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Butler's Concept of Gender Trouble
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What is the central argument of Butler's book "Gender Trouble"?
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Gender is a social construct that is performed and enacted.
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Butler argues that gender is not a fixed and essential attribute, but rather a performative act that is constantly being repeated and reinforced through social interactions. She emphasizes the role of power in shaping gender norms and identities.