
Ep. 235: Judith Butler's "Gender Trouble" (Part Two)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Critique of Binary Gender Oppositions and Signifying Economy
The chapter provides a comprehensive examination of Judith Butler's critique of binary gender oppositions, delving into the necessity for a metaphysics of difference over identity and how language must change to address gender issues. It also discusses Butler's exploration of the constructed nature of gender, the impact of power dynamics on binary thinking, and the implications of language in shaping understanding of gender identity.
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