Exploring Judith Butler's Critique of Gender and Sex

The chapter delves into Judith Butler's critique of the intertwining of gender, sex, and sexual orientation, challenging the notion of inherent core gender identity. It discusses how societal constructs influence our understanding of scientific facts and questions the idea of a fixed biological basis for gender. The chapter explores the political implications of separating gender from biological sex, highlighting Butler's claim that gender is a fiction constructed by cultural practices and institutions.