Gender Trouble Gender Trouble Judith Butler

Gender Trouble

Feminism and the Subversion of Identity

by Judith Butler

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About This Book

Published in 1990, Gender Trouble stands as a foundational text in gender studies scholarship. The work presents the theory of gender performativity, an idea that has fundamentally transformed feminist and LGBTQ+ academic discourse and activism while reshaping modern understandings of gender identity.

Who Should Read This?

  • Academics studying gender theory and feminist philosophy
  • LGBTQ+ activists and feminist organizers
  • Readers seeking deeper understanding of gender fluidity and performative identity
  • Philosophy students exploring social construction theories

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