Disentangling intersectionality in action: the new cycle of contention of feminist movements in Italy

In the last ten years, feminist movements have seen a global resurgence, with massive protest campaigns addressing gender-based violence, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer rights (LGBTQ+ rights), health and reproductive rights, migration, and labour market issues, all influenced by intersecting oppressions. This article examines the incorporation of intersectionality into contemporary feminist movements in Italy, particularly through the lens of Non Una Di Meno. Drawing on social movement studies, the article explores how intersectionality has been adapted to address Italy's unique feminist challenges. It investigates both the discontinuities brought by the intersectional perspective and the historical continuities with Italian feminist traditions. Through an analysis of collective framing, strategies and forms of action, this study highlights how intersectionality has catalysed innovation in Italian feminist movements, addressing complex social injustices while maintaining a strong...