Race and class are rendered distinct analytically only to produce the realization that the analysis of the one cannot proceed without the other. A different dynamic it seems to me is at work in the critique of new sexuality studies.

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Judith Butler is an American philosopher and gender studies scholar whose work has influenced various fields, including political philosophy, ethics, and literary theory. They are known for their books “Gender Trouble” and “Bodies That Matter,” which challenge conventional notions of gender and introduce the theory of gender performativity. Butler has also spoken on contemporary political issues and supported LGBT rights.

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I would say that I’m a feminist theorist before I’m a queer theorist or a gay and lesbian theorist.

Judith Butler

American philosopher and gender studies philosopher (born 1956)

It seems, though, that historically we have now reached a position in which Jews cannot legitimately be understood always and only as presumptive victims.

Judith Butler

American philosopher and gender studies philosopher (born 1956)

There is no gender identity behind the expressions of gender… identity is performatively constituted by the very ‘expressions’ that are said to be its results.

Judith Butler

American philosopher and gender studies philosopher (born 1956)

Sexual harassment law is very important. But I think it would be a mistake if the sexual harassment law movement is the only way in which feminism is known in the media.

Judith Butler

American philosopher and gender studies philosopher (born 1956)

Race and class are rendered distinct analytically only to produce the realization that the analysis of the one cannot proceed without the other. A different dynamic it seems to me is at work in the critique of new sexuality studies.

Judith Butler

American philosopher and gender studies philosopher (born 1956)

There is no original or primary gender a drag imitates, but gender is a kind of imitation for which there is no original.

Judith Butler

American philosopher and gender studies philosopher (born 1956)

The point is not to stay marginal, but to participate in whatever network of marginal zones is spawned from other disciplinary centers and which, together, constitute a multiple displacement of those authorities.

Judith Butler

American philosopher and gender studies philosopher (born 1956)

I think that every sexual position is fundamentally comic.

Judith Butler

American philosopher and gender studies philosopher (born 1956)