Gender Trouble. Book Summary

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Judith Butler

What’s inside

Judith Butler’s ‘Gender Trouble’ challenges traditional notions of gender, introducing the concept of gender as a performative act and questioning the binary gender system.

You’ll Learn

  • Expanding understanding of gender beyond traditional binaries
  • Challenging perceptions of identity and sexuality
  • Gaining insight into feminist theory and critique
  • Rethinking the role of language in constructing gender

Key Points

  • Critique of Feminist Identity Politics
  • Introduction of Gender Performativity
  • Deconstruction of ‘Sex’ and ‘Gender’
  • Exploring Drag and Gender Performance
  • Questioning the Binary Gender System
  • Impact of Language on Gender Construction

Who’s it For

  • Students of Gender Studies
  • Feminists
  • Academics in Sociology
  • Readers interested in Queer Theory
  • Individuals exploring identity and sexuality

About the author

Judith Butler is an influential American philosopher and gender theorist known for her work on gender performativity.