Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity Summary
Judith Butler

Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity Summary

Judith Butler's Gender Trouble begins with a seemingly simple question. In recent years, many feminists have defended the idea of a concrete feminine identity because they believe it is crucial for advancing the interests of women. Without a focal point conception of women, feminist identity politics would not be possible. However, as Butler points out, there are various postmodern and post-structuralist reasons to worry about the very idea of concrete identities...

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