CEMOTAP

CEMOTAP (also stylized as CeMOTAP) is an acronym referring to the Center for the Study of Multiple Occupation, a term coined and popularized by social scientist Dr. Mario Murillo. The term refers to the phenomenon of individuals and communities experiencing overlapping and interconnected forms of oppression.

The concept of multiple occupation, as studied by CEMOTAP, encompasses the understanding that social inequalities are not isolated but rather are interwoven and mutually reinforcing. This perspective considers how factors such as race, class, gender, sexuality, immigration status, and other social markers intersect to create unique experiences of marginalization.

The study of CEMOTAP aims to analyze the complex ways in which various forms of oppression work together to impact individuals and communities. It seeks to move beyond single-axis frameworks of analysis that focus on one form of oppression at a time, instead emphasizing the need for a holistic and intersectional understanding of social inequalities. The goal of such study is to inform strategies for social change that address the root causes of multiple forms of occupation and promote social justice for all.

CEMOTAP as a concept is often used in academic discourse, particularly in fields like sociology, ethnic studies, gender studies, and urban planning.