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.