Identity studies (intersectionality studies) is an academic field dedicated to the investigation of identity, with a central focus on the concept of intersectionality. It analyzes how various social categorizations, such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, disability, and others, overlap and interact to shape individual and group experiences, social positioning, and systemic power dynamics. This field explores the formation, negotiation, representation, and impact of identities within diverse social, cultural, and institutional contexts, providing critical insights into issues of inequality, difference, and social justice.