One is not born a woman, but rather becomes one. – Simone de Beauvoir (Butler 1). At first glance the answer to the question – “What is a woman?” – appears simple, for is the female body not the marker of womanhood? (Conboy 1) This is one of the fundamental philosophies that has made Judith Butler iconic in the gender-queer community. Ripping down the basics of gender and rebuilding a new ideal. Which is in theory no ideal. Giving rise to the idea that transgender studies and gender-neutrality have scientific links. Her books and lectures have given birth to the outlook on transitioning and gender-neutrality that we have today. Judith Butler’s opinionated views, activism, and enlightened philosophies made her a hero of the gender-queer community.
Within some quarters of feminist theory in recent years, there have been calls to retrieve the body from what is often …show more content…
“This discourse on modern sexual repression holds up well, owing no doubt to how easy it is to uphold,” said Foucault. However, women like Butler are making sure that the repression doesn’t last much longer. Butler is a hero and living legend for the communities she advocates on behalf of – the transgender community, gay and lesbian communities, gender-neutral, etc.
With these changes in ideals and the growth of scientific data surrounding the subject, it will help the LGBT community advocate for their equal rights. Although total acceptance of the LGBT community has yet to happen – and may never happen – people can thank pioneers like Butler for educating the world on gender theory. From Butler, both women and men have learned that strength can come from being different. The opinionated views, activism, and enlightened philosophies that Butler has brought to the world made her a hero of the gender-queer community and
Within some quarters of feminist theory in recent years, there have been calls to retrieve the body from what is often …show more content…
“This discourse on modern sexual repression holds up well, owing no doubt to how easy it is to uphold,” said Foucault. However, women like Butler are making sure that the repression doesn’t last much longer. Butler is a hero and living legend for the communities she advocates on behalf of – the transgender community, gay and lesbian communities, gender-neutral, etc.
With these changes in ideals and the growth of scientific data surrounding the subject, it will help the LGBT community advocate for their equal rights. Although total acceptance of the LGBT community has yet to happen – and may never happen – people can thank pioneers like Butler for educating the world on gender theory. From Butler, both women and men have learned that strength can come from being different. The opinionated views, activism, and enlightened philosophies that Butler has brought to the world made her a hero of the gender-queer community and