According to queer theorists, because sex and gender are performed their ongoing viability depends upon their continued performance.

Queer Theorists

Scholars and thinkers who challenge traditional categories of gender and sexuality, emphasizing the fluidity and socially constructed nature of these concepts.

Gender

The socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.

Continued Performance

The ongoing act of demonstrating or executing skills, abilities, or competencies in a specific area over time.