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Is gender decided at conception or at birth? Is it a biological concept or a societal construct? Judith Butler discusses the concept with her thought-provoking Gender Troubles, the key ideas of which are summarized in a short video.
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Instructional Ideas
- Check out Jeffrey Eugenides's 2002 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Middlesex for another point of view of the topic
- Have groups research the reasoning of groups and organizations that oppose Butler's theories
- Ask individuals to craft a response to Butler detailing their thinking on the question of gender
Classroom Considerations
- To avoid the comment section, show the video in full-screen mode
- A full analysis of Butler's theories is available from the publisher's website
- Be sure a protocol is in place for safe, respectful discussions of sensitive topics
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The video uses animation to clarify Butler's ideas
Cons
- None