Notes Toward a Performative Theory of Assembly (Mary Flexner Lectures of Bryn Mawr College)
In Notes Toward a Performative Theory of Assembly, Judith Butler develops a theoretical perspective on how collective assemblies function as performative acts. Based on the Mary Flexner Lectures at Bryn Mawr College, the work examines the political dimensions of bodies gathering in public spaces to claim visibility and enact resistance against exclusionary forces.
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Notes Toward a Performative Theory of Assembly presents ideas from Judith Butler's Mary Flexner Lectures at Bryn Mawr College. The work delves into the theoretical aspects of assembly as a performative act.
Butler considers how bodies come together in public to assert presence and challenge norms. This exploration highlights the role of performance in political and social contexts.
The lectures offer insights into the mechanics of collective action and its significance in contemporary discourse. They emphasize the embodied nature of assembly and its potential for transformation.
Through this framework, the book addresses broader questions of vulnerability and interdependence in society.
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