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challenging
informative
slow-paced
I had read an essay or two by Judith Butler for Gender Studies classes in the past, so I thought I’d give their seminal text on gender a try. It was… very above my reading level 😅 While I did get a lot out of it—many highlights and complex ideas—I do think I would have benefited from having a background in philosophy. A lot of this book went over my head due to the scholarly writing style and philosophical references. But, even though I didn’t agree with everything I *did* understand, I’m still glad I took a crack at it—we all need a challenge every now and then! It is very humbling.
Content Warnings
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, Incest, and Lesbophobia