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Downstream IRL: This Ideology Threatens Our Fundamental Freedoms w/ Judith Butler
Apr 1, 2024
Judith Butler discusses the transphobic backlash against gender ideology in the UK. They explore defining 'woman' inclusively, unpacking transphobia in feminism, and navigating gender dynamics in prisons. The conversation delves into self-identity, societal norms, and the intersections of gender ideology with forced migration and demographic aging. Emphasis on building alliances to counter right-wing manipulation for safeguarding against authoritarian regimes.
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- Butler advocates for open questioning of 'what is a woman' to challenge societal norms and promote inclusivity.
- Emphasizing inclusive coalitions, Butler calls for global resistance against anti-gender ideology by forming alliances despite differences.
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Challenging Common Sense Notions of Gender Identity
Questioning the notion of 'what is a woman' and the motives behind asking such questions, Judith Butler portrays the complexity of defining gender. Highlighting the need for a global multilingual framework to understand gender across cultures, she emphasizes feminism's historical aim to keep the question of 'what is a woman' open to challenge societal norms and expand inclusivity.
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