Gender Trouble by Judith Butler
Feminism and the Subversion of Identity
This seminal work challenges traditional notions of gender identity, arguing that gender is not an innate quality but rather a performative act that is socially constructed and maintained through repeated behaviors and societal norms. It critiques the binary understanding of gender, emphasizing that the categories of "male" and "female" are limiting and fail to encompass the complexity of human identity. Through a critical examination of feminist and queer theories, it calls for a rethinking of how gender is understood and expressed, advocating for a more fluid and inclusive approach to identity.
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- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 272
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- El género en disputa
- Problemas De Gênero
- Problemas de Gênero
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 3rd on The Best Books of the 21st Century (Aladin.co.kr)
- 31st on Ms. Readers’ 100 Best Feminist Non-Fiction Books of All Time (Ms. Magazine)