Gender Performativity and Intersectionality Flashcards
An analytic tool to social analysis that emphasizes that individuals cannot be understood solely through single identity markers
Intersectionality
Her “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech highlighted the unique struggles of Black women and challenged the essentialist notions of femininity that were prevalent among white feminists
Sojourner Truth
What did 19th and 20th century Black feminists primarily critique?
The exclusion of Black women from both mainstream feminist movements and civil rights activism
A group of Black feminists that articulated the need for an intersectional approach
Combahee River Collective
She argued that traditional feminist and anti-racist discourses often failed to address the unique experiences of Black women
Kimberlé Crenshaw
What are the 4 Guiding Principles of Intersectionality?
- Interdependence of Social Categories
- Complexity of Social Inequalities
- Social Location
- Intersectional Analysis for Problem Solving
In her book, she challenged traditional notions of gender and identity and critiqued the notion of a stable feminist subject.
Judith Butler
She argued that gender is not an expression of an inner essence but rather an ongoing performance shaped by societal norms.
Judith Butler
What are the three everyday examples of gender subversion?
- Drag Performances
- Gender Non-Conformity
- Cross-Dressing
She emphasized the transformative potential of drag kinging as a significant cultural practices that interrogates and reshapes gender identities.
Eve Shapiro
Explain the Guiding Principle of Intersectionality: Interdependence of Social Categories
Race, class, gender, and other systems of power are interconnected and shape individual experiences
Explain the Guiding Principle of Intersectionality: Complexity of Social Inequalities
Intersecting power relations produce multifaceted social inequalities that cannot be understood in isolation.
Explain the Guiding Principle of Intersectionality: Social Location
An individual’s position within intersecting systems influences their perspectives and experiences.
Explain the Guiding Principle of Intersectionality: Intersectional Analysis for Problem Solving
Addressing social issues require an understanding of how these intersecting categories operate within specific contexts.
What does Judith Butler argue in terms of subversion?
Gender is a socially constructed performance rather than an inherent identity.
What does Judith Butler argue in terms of performativity?
Gender is not something one is but something one does, consisting of repeated actions, behaviors, and societal norms.
What is Judith Butler’s critique of normative gender roles?
Norms are enforced through social sanctions and cultural expectations which lead to the marginalization and punishment of non-conformists.
What does Eve Shapiro argue in terms of gender identity shifts?
Drag kinging allows individuals to explore and negotiate their gender identities in complex ways.
What does Eve Shapiro argue in terms of multiple self dynamics?
There is a split between the onstage masculine personas and offstage selves, emphasizing the ongoing negotiation of identity and the fluidity of gender and multiplicity of self in drag.
What does Eve Shapiro argue in terms of masculinity as a performance?
Drag kings embody exaggerated masculine stereotypes which critique and expose social constructions of masculinity.
What does Eve Shapiro argue in terms of the cultural context of drag?
Drag performances are shaped by cultural scripts that dictate binary gender norms and create moments of disruption where these norms can be challenged.
What does Eve Shapiro argue in terms of queer community building?
Drag kinging is a means of connecting with queer communities and empowerment through exploration of masculinity and camaraderie among fellow performers.
What does Eve Shapiro argue in terms of subversion through humor?
Drag kings utilize humor and performance to challenge societal norms surrounding gender and critique hegemonic masculinity while engaging with the audience.
