Description
This collection of essays delves into the complex interplay between gender and sexuality through the lens of performance. A diverse array of scholars and practitioners contribute their unique perspectives, examining how various performances create and challenge societal norms. The authors draw from disciplines such as theater, cultural studies, and feminist theory, revealing the nuanced ways in which identity is performed and perceived within different contexts.
Through a series of thought-provoking discussions, the book invites readers to reconsider traditional definitions and boundaries of performance. It emphasizes the fluidity of both gender and sexual identities, encouraging a deeper understanding of how these concepts manifest in contemporary culture and art. Each contributor offers insights into the performative nature of everyday life, making the reader question what it means to truly express oneself in a world laden with expectations.
Through a series of thought-provoking discussions, the book invites readers to reconsider traditional definitions and boundaries of performance. It emphasizes the fluidity of both gender and sexual identities, encouraging a deeper understanding of how these concepts manifest in contemporary culture and art. Each contributor offers insights into the performative nature of everyday life, making the reader question what it means to truly express oneself in a world laden with expectations.
Book Details
Format
Kindle
Pages
436 pages
Language
English
Published
Jul 29, 2014
Publisher
The MIT Press
ISBN-10
0262757796
ISBN-13
9780262757799