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Judith Butler

Who

Judith Butler · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

American philosopher, foundational figure in gender theory

When

1956, Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Judith Butler is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — American philosopher, foundational figure in gender theory

How & why

Judith Butler is an American philosopher whose 1990 book Gender Trouble became a foundational text of gender theory and queer theory, arguing that gender is performatively produced. Long based at the University of California, Berkeley, Butler is one of the most cited humanities scholars alive. Butler was born into a Jewish family of Hungarian and Russian descent and studied Jewish ethics and Hebrew as a child.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Philosophy

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American philosopher, foundational figure in gender theory

1956

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Philosophy