A review by lukastw
Bodies That Matter: On the Discursive Limits of "Sex" by Judith Butler

4.0

I know I will return to this book in my future readings, and hopefully then I will be more equipped with knowledge on Freudian and Lacanian psychoanalytics. I am not sure how the book is structured. I was thrilled by Butler’s introduction, attempted to read her Lacanian analysis and criticism, and really enjoyed her readings of “Paris is Burning,” Nella Larsen’s “Passing,” and drag culture. I know the latter is interesting to me for my research on mixed-race queer performativity.

Though I am kind of disappointed, Butler still inspires me, even with her book structure (which she acknowledges as fault) as she presents challenging questions and evidence. These questions are still being asked and are pushing queer, racial, and feminist discourse. I know I will be referring this book for a while.