

#88 Gender Troubles Today - Judith Butler
Jun 15, 2023
Philosopher Judith Butler discusses the current state of gender discussions, including the evangelical church's cultural war against gender and the controversy surrounding trans rights. They highlight the complex relationship between feminism, trans rights, and right-wing politics, as well as the evolution of queer theory and the challenges of policing functions within political movements. They explore different ontological perspectives, the importance of different perspectives in alliances against discrimination, and the relevance of technology and gender today.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Intersection of Feminism, Trans Rights, and Right-Wing Politics
02:55 • 6min
The Evolution of Queer Theory and Policing Functions
08:42 • 31min
Understanding ontological groundings in defining humanness and their impact on ideological and political disagreements
39:23 • 5min
Unity and Different Visions in Combating Oppression
43:53 • 2min
Exploring the Relevance of Technology and Gender Today
46:16 • 4min