Judith Butler

American philosopher (b. 1956), known for gender theory.

Key Contributions:

• Developed gender performativity in Gender Trouble.
• Contributed to poststructuralism.
• Influenced queer theory.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• Gender Trouble (core text)
• Feminism (gender theory)
• Beauvoir (feminist influence)
• Poststructuralism (philosophical approach)
• Queer Theory (identity politics)