Asked by Aakriti Thapa on Sep 22, 2024
Who wrote the novel Gender Trouble, which claims that masculine/feminine divisions were built upon homophobic cultural taboos?
A) Judith Butler
B) Julie Mannell
C) Jean Kilbourne
D) Sam Killermann
Homophobic Cultural
Cultures or societal norms that embody or endorse prejudice, discrimination, and adverse attitudes towards homosexuality and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Masculine/Feminine Divisions
The societal and cultural distinctions made between what is considered characteristic of male or female behavior, roles, and attributes.
Judith Butler
A prominent philosopher and gender theorist known for her work on gender identity, performativity, and the social construction of sex and gender.
- Familiarize with key literature and authors in the field of gender studies.
- Identify the role of cultural taboos in shaping the concepts of masculinity and femininity.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize with key literature and authors in the field of gender studies.
- Identify the role of cultural taboos in shaping the concepts of masculinity and femininity.