“The effect of gender is produced through the stylization of the body and, hence, must be understood as the mundane way in which bodily gestures, movements, and styles of various kinds constitute the illusion of an abiding gendered self. This formulation moves the conception of gender off the ground of a substantial model of identity to one that requires a conception of gender as a constituted social temporality.”
Quote by Judith Butler
Work
Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity
This seminal text delves into the complexities of gender identity, challenging conventional notions of masculinity and femininity. It examines the ways in which society constructs and enforces gender norms, and argues for the importance of recognizing the fluidity and diversity of gender experiences. 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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