Exploring the Impact of Intersectionality on Second Language Teacher Recruitment

Intersectionality which was first concentrated on the experiences of Black lives, has gone further in the educational and psychological lines of research. These days, intersectionality can occur for different groups of people in social contexts. Many studies focused on the personal experiences of intersectionality in either educational or vocational settings. Among them, teacher recruitment might be one of the less attended aspects of the line of research in intersectionality and education. Among the diverse fields of study, Second Language (L2) teachers seem to be affected by intersectionality in their job-seeking journey. One of the reasons for this experience might be the educational policies that prefer to employ native (like) teachers in their institutions. The main evidence for this claim can be the job vacancy opportunities available online on free job agency web pages. This study tried to focus on possible reasons that may cause and encourage the increase of Native-speakerism in L2 job-seeking markets. This study also tried to suggest some practical solutions to the harmful consequences of intersectionality in L2 job recruitment.