Title: “Deconstructing Gender: The Performance of Identity” The concept of gender as a performance is a central theme in Judith Butler’s essay “Performative Acts and Gender Constitution” and is further explored in Amy Cuddy’s TED talk “

1. In your own words, explain what it means that gender is “performed.” Please refer directly to the Judith Butler essay and at least one other reading or video. 


address the question 
be at least 300 words in length
analyze and/or summarize key aspects of the reading(s) and/or media from each unit
include two short, direct quotes from the readings (with page numbers cited) that you found memorable 
end with a thoughtful question about the overall content, ideas, or themes discussed in the unit