Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
Which field has Judith Butler's work influenced?
Which field has Judith Butler's work influenced?
- Political philosophy (correct)
- Economics
- Botany
- Astrophysics
Where did Judith Butler begin teaching in 1993?
Where did Judith Butler begin teaching in 1993?
- Yale University
- Harvard University
- Stanford University
- University of California, Berkeley (correct)
Which two books are Judith Butler best known for?
Which two books are Judith Butler best known for?
- The Catcher in the Rye, Lord of the Flies
- The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice
- Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity, Bodies That Matter: On the Discursive Limits of Sex (correct)
- To Kill a Mockingbird, 1984
Which theory developed by Judith Butler challenges conventional notions of gender?
Which theory developed by Judith Butler challenges conventional notions of gender?
Signup and view all the answers
In which field are Judith Butler's works often studied and debated?
In which field are Judith Butler's works often studied and debated?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Judith Butler's Influence & Academic Career
- Judith Butler's work has significantly influenced gender studies, queer theory, and philosophy.
- She began teaching at the University of California, Berkeley in 1993.
- Judith Butler is best known for her books "Gender Trouble" and "Bodies That Matter".
- The theory of performativity, developed by Judith Butler, challenges traditional ideas about gender as a fixed category. It argues instead that gender is constructed through repeated actions and performances.
- Judith Butler's works are frequently studied and debated in gender studies, philosophy, and queer theory.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
