Theory of gender performativity - Judith Butler

Question 1

Judith Butler says that gender is a construct based on…

Answer 1

what we do/performance

Question 2

Judith Butler says that gender is construct based on performance/what we do. What does this mean?

Answer 2

We can perform certain actions or behaviours that construct our feelings of gender - e.g. particular behaviours for females may be putting on makeup, wearing high heels etc.

Question 3

Judith Butler said that performing certain activities makes you…

Answer 3

feel more feminine/masculine

Question 4

Judith Butler believes these performances are like ‘_______’

Answer 4

rituals

Question 5

Judith Butler believes that gender is about rituals that you perform on a…

Answer 5

reasonably regular basis

Question 6

How does Zoella’s behaviour construct a certain idea about what it is to be female according to Judith Butler?

Answer 6

She repeats ‘feminine’ behaviours such as applying makeup, discussing shoes, clothes, spa days, etc. as rituals