Perfomativity and Intersectionality

A way to analyze how different social identities (like race, gender, class) combine and create unique experiences of oppression and privilege.

Using intersectionality as a tool to understand and explain complex human experiences, recognizing that people can't be defined only by single identities.

A 19th-century African American woman who challenged the limited view of femininity and highlighted the specific struggles of Black women.

The idea that gender is not a fixed identity but is created through repeated actions and behaviors.

The concept of intersectionality evolved, starting with figures like Sojourner Truth and developing further through the voices of Black feminists and activists.

A group of Black feminists in the 1970s who emphasized the need for an intersectional approach to understand the unique experiences of Black women.

Crenshaw's 1989 work introduced the term 'intersectionality', arguing that traditional feminist and anti-racist frameworks weren't enough to address overlapping forms of oppression faced by Black women.

Intersectionality became crucial when discussions about feminism expanded to include LGBTQ+ rights, emphasizing how these identities were interwoven in experiences of oppression.

Intersectionality recognizes that systems of power like race, class, and gender are interconnected and shape individual experiences.

Intersectionality highlights how overlapping systems of power create intricate inequalities that can't be understood in isolation.

A person's position within intersecting systems of power shapes their perspectives and experiences.

Addressing social issues requires understanding how intersecting social categories operate within specific contexts.

Butler's 1990 book challenged traditional notions of gender and identity, arguing that they are socially constructed rather than biological.

Butler argues against using a fixed definition of 'woman' in feminism. She believes this limits potential and excludes diverse experiences.

Butler suggests embracing a flexible understanding of gender identities, acknowledging their diversity and dynamic nature.

Butler criticizes traditional psychoanalytic narratives that often reinforce heterosexuality as the norm and exclude other gender identities.

Butler argues that societal prohibitions against homosexuality contribute to how individuals form their identities within a heterosexual matrix, highlighting the complexities of desire and repression.

Butler uses drag performance as an example to show how gender categories are constructed and artificial, revealing the performative nature of all gender expressions.

Butler calls for a reassessment of identity politics to embrace the multiplicity and fluidity of gender expression.

Butler's work aims to disrupt traditional gender roles and norms, encouraging a more fluid and inclusive understanding of gender.

A performance where individuals take on exaggerated masculine stereotypes through dancing, acting, and comedy, often subverting traditional gender norms.

Drag kings often experience a separation between their on-stage masculine personas and their off-stage selves, leading to a continuous negotiation of identity.

Drag kinging is a space where queer individuals can connect and find empowerment through exploring masculinity and building camaraderie.

Drag king performances are shaped by societal expectations of gender, but they also challenge those norms by disrupting conventional understandings of masculinity.

Drag kings use humor and performance to challenge societal expectations and expose the flaws in traditional definitions of masculinity.

Drag king performances highlight the fluidity of gender and the ability to express multiple versions of self.

Drag kings demonstrate that masculinity is not inherent but a performance, crafted and presented through specific actions and expressions.

The act of drag kinging allows individuals to express their gender identity in a powerful and liberating way, often challenging traditional notions of masculinity.

Actions or behaviors that challenge traditional gender norms and expectations, often through expressing oneself outside of established binary categories.

A form of gender subversion where individuals imitate and exaggerate gender norms, often using clothing and physical displays to explore and express non-traditional identities.

A form of drag performance where individuals, often women, perform as men, often using exaggerated masculine traits and clothing.

Changes in how individuals perceive their own gender, which can be influenced by experiences, such as drag kinging, leading to a more fluid and evolving sense of self.

The ability of drag performances, specifically drag kinging, to not only entertain but to challenge and reshape how people understand and perceive gender identities.

The distinction between how individuals present themselves in performances (drag persona) and how they identify in their everyday life (personal gender identity).

The process of examining and questioning traditional assumptions and limitations surrounding gender, often through challenging norms and exploring alternative expressions.

The transformative power of drag, particularly drag kinging, to influence individuals' understanding of their own gender and potentially lead to personal growth and change.