Judith Butler
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.
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Judith Butler is a prominent feminist philosopher known for her contributions to queer theory and gender performativity.
Las 10 pensadoras feministas más influyentes | Ideas
Spain· 2026-03-07
Judith Butler is an influential gender activist who declared Hezbollah and Hamas part of the global left.
Iranische Proteste fordern Linke und Islamismus heraus
Switzerland· 2026-01-13
Judith Butler is referenced as the author of the T-shirt Claire is wearing.
My favourite family photo: ‘This is a happy picture – and also saturated in grief’ | Family
United Kingdom· 2026-01-11
Judith Butler explained that all gender is 'performative', becoming real through repeated actions.
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Brazil· 2025-11-30
Philosopher Judith Butler legitimized the massacre of October 7 as an act of 'armed resistance'.
Der Westen huldigt einer Religion des schlechten GewissensSwitzerland· 2025-11-25
Judith Butler is known for her controversial views on gender as performative.
Performative male: Feminismus als Trend oder Dating-Strategie?
Luxembourg· 2025-11-14
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.
Judith Butler: “Estamos viviendo una restauración del patriarcado y el racismo” | CulturaSpain· 2025-09-26
Judith Butler's work is referenced in discussions of contemporary political philosophy.
Kako je mogoče predlagati novo ontologijo
Slovenia· 2025-09-23
Judith Butler received a letter stating her name was on a federal list due to a report of alleged antisemitism.
La mente cautiva | OpiniónSpain· 2025-09-21
Judith Butler questioned the evidence of alleged rapes of Israeli women during a conference in Paris.
Eva Illouz kritisiert die linke Haltung zum 7. OktoberSwitzerland· 2025-09-20
Judith Butler publicly criticized the University of California Berkeley for its handling of allegations related to antisemitism.
Universität Berkeley gibt Namen weiter – Judith Butler erhebt schwere VorwürfeSwitzerland· 2025-09-20
Judith Butler is one of the individuals who received notification regarding the investigation into anti-Semitic incidents at the University of California.
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
Hong Kong· 2025-09-13Judith Butler, a prominent feminist philosopher and queer theorist, received the letter from David Robinson regarding an investigation into alleged antisemitic harassment.
UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move | US universitiesUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-12
Judith Butler commented on the performative nature of gender identity.
Latte-swilling ‘performative males’: why milky drinks are shorthand for liberal | MenUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04
Barron absorbed the ideas of Judith Butler during his studies.
‘It was all about hurling... Being gay, ultimately, you were not masculine enough’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-31
Judith Butler is noted for her popularity as a thinker.
Rebecka Kärde om stjärntänkarna i vår tid
Sweden· 2025-08-24
Judith Butler has joined other intellectuals in calling for the UK government to reconsider its classification of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
La autora destinará los ingresos por los derechos de sus obras a financiar al grupo, declarado recientemente organización terrorista: La escritora Sally Rooney desafía al Gobierno británico con su apoyo expreso a Acción Palestina | CulturaSpain· 2025-08-19
Judith Butler's concept of performativity is referenced in the context of jazz identity.
Jazz, Polemik, dan Hal-hal yang Tak Selesai
Indonesia· 2025-07-25
Judith Butler questions who is deemed worthy of being remembered and cared for by the public.
”Massal” Bukan Sekadar JumlahIndonesia· 2025-07-07
Judith Butler is a significant voice in gender discourse who has faced criticism for her views on Israel.
"פמיניסטיות שהצדיקו את מה שחמאס עשה יצאו מדעתן"
Israel· 2025-05-18
Judith Butler has noted that hatred against transgender people follows a fascist logic.
Kristina Lindquist skriver om besattheten vid transpersonerSweden· 2025-04-30
Judith Butler's latest book teaches how far the anti-gender movement has spread and what it could mean for democracy.
Antigender-liikkeen leviämisestä kertova Judith Butlerin Kuka pelkää sukupuolta? on yksi tämän ajan tärkeimmistä kirjoista
Finland· 2025-04-26
Judith Butler is referenced in the context of characters not having fixed identities, but rather performing repeated actions.
حلّق مع السراب: تفكيك السرد وانزياح المعنى
Iraq· 2025-04-23
Mishra compares his views on the actions of Hamas to those of feminist philosopher Judith Butler.
Wie Pankaj Mishra Gaza zum neuen Holocaust machtSwitzerland· 2025-04-18
Judith Butler is identified as a non-binary individual presenting their book 'Who’s Afraid of Gender?' in Kypseli.
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Greece· 2025-04-17
Judith Butler's new book questions gender ideology.
Non fiction: Οι νέες εκδόσεις που ξεχωρίσαμεGreece· 2025-04-14
Judith Butler, a feminist philosopher, reminds us about the situation of precarity experienced unevenly in society.
Berbudaya dalam KetidakpastianIndonesia· 2025-04-13
Judith Butler is noted as a highly respected feminist philosopher by the speaker.
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Estonia· 2025-03-22
Judith Butler is discussed for her contributions to queer theory and her book 'Precarious Life'.
Maggie Nelson, ensayista: “Trump usa a las personas trans como chivos expiatorios; son tácticas de represión que se expandirán” | IdeasSpain· 2025-03-14
The pioneer of gender theory responds to questions about woke culture and her targeting, sharing her thoughts on the new US government.
Διαβάστε στην «Καθημερινή της Κυριακής»Greece· 2025-03-08