“I'm no great fan of the phallus, and have made my own views known on this subject before, so I do not propose a return to a notion of the phallus as the third term in any and all relations of desire.”
Book:Undoing Gender
Quote by Judith Butler
Work
Undoing Gender
Undoing Gender delves into the complexities of gender, examining how societal norms and expectations shape individual identities. The book challenges traditional gender roles and offers insights into the diverse experiences of gender non-conforming individuals. It provides a critical analysis of gender theory and its implications for social change, advocating for a more inclusive and liberatory understanding of gender. more
Author
Judith Butler
Judith Butler is a renowned philosopher, born on February 24, 1956. Her research focuses on issues of gender, identity, and power, having a profound impact on postmodernism and gender theory. more
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