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Ep. 235: Judith Butler's "Gender Trouble" (Part One)

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Exploring Judith Butler's Critique on Gender and Feminism

Delve into Judith Butler's book 'Gender Trouble' and their critique of the traditional binary distinction between male and female, advocating for a breakdown to allow for more opportunities for liberation. The chapter discusses coalitional politics, challenges to predefined ideas of womanhood, and the impact of language and power dynamics on gender norms, drawing parallels with critical race theory, parody, and the need to undo social constructions of gender.

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