Judith Butler

Judith Butler

philosopher United States

Judith Butler is an American philosopher and gender theorist, renowned for her work on feminism, queer theory, and the politics of identity. Her influential texts, including 'Gender Trouble,' challenge traditional notions of gender and sexuality, promoting the idea that gender is performative rather than a fixed trait. Butler's critique of power structures and her advocacy for social justice have made her a significant figure in contemporary critical theory and activism. She has been in the news for her insights on political discourse and the implications of leadership strategies in modern governance.

Born on Feb 24, 1956 (69 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
200,723
Power
2,016$
Sentiment
7.80
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Brazil 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 211,049,527 192,739 $1,500,000 1,370$
Switzerland 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,984 $700,000 646$
Totals 2 219,704,149 200,723 $2,200,000 2,016$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Philosopher Judith Butler legitimized the massacre of October 7 as an act of 'armed resistance'. 3

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Der Westen huldigt einer Religion des schlechten Gewissens

Spain Spain: Judith Butler is a prominent figure in the development and dissemination of queer theory and is considered one of the most influential thinkers in global thought. 9

El País: Judith Butler: “Estamos viviendo una restauración del patriarcado y el racismo” | Cultura

Spain Spain: Judith Butler received a letter stating her name was on a federal list due to a report of alleged antisemitism. 5

El País: La mente cautiva | Opinión

Switzerland Switzerland: Judith Butler questioned the evidence of alleged rapes of Israeli women during a conference in Paris. 3

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Eva Illouz kritisiert die linke Haltung zum 7. Oktober

Switzerland Switzerland: Judith Butler publicly criticized the University of California Berkeley for its handling of allegations related to antisemitism. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Universität Berkeley gibt Namen weiter – Judith Butler erhebt schwere Vorwürfe

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Judith Butler is one of the individuals who received notification regarding the investigation into anti-Semitic incidents at the University of California. 7

明報 (Ming Pao): 加州大學分校交「反猶」學生及教職員名單涉160人 被轟如麥卡錫時代 (16:50) - 20250913 - 國際 - 即時新聞

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Judith Butler, a prominent feminist philosopher and queer theorist, received the letter from David Robinson regarding an investigation into alleged antisemitic harassment. 7

The Guardian: UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move | US universities