Hey y'all,
since I've noticed that there are a lot of people on here interested in third-wave feminism and queer theory, so I thought why not start a monthly feminist book club? ☺
Book clubs are a great way to keep each other motivated, form new friendships and I'm looking forward to some stimulating discussion with all of you. Lets also use this as an opportunity to catch up on some much needed self-care and get our mind off all the emotional labor we are doing each day. Because what's more soothing for the soul than sitting down with a glass of wine and dig into a nice feminist book? ☺
Before I get into which book I've chosen for this month, I just want to stress that this book club is a strictly inclusive space! That means no homophobia, no transphobia, no islamophobia, no ableism, no racism, no sexism, no ageism and no other bigoted behaviour! We are obviously LGBTTQQIAAPS+ friendly and any slurs against marginalized groups will not be tolerated!
Also, this is not a competition! Don't pressure anyone into finishing the books or speak negatively about those for who this task is too difficult. Lets keep this book club an enjoyable experience for everyone! ☺

So now the moment you've all been waiting for: Which book are we reading? For the first month, since we are just starting out, I've thought it would be helpful to read the book that is probably most fundamental for third-wave feminism and queer theory:

Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity by Judith Butler

One of the most talked-about scholarly works of the past fifty years, Judith Butler's Gender Trouble is widely celebrated.

Arguing that traditional feminism is wrong to look to a natural, 'essential' notion of the female, or indeed of sex or gender, Butler starts by questioning the category 'woman' and continues in this vein with examinations of 'the masculine' and 'the feminine'. Best known however, but also most often misinterpreted, is Butler's concept of gender as a reiterated social performance rather than the expression of a prior reality.

Thrilling and provocative, few other academic works have roused passions to the same extent.

I'm sure most of you are familiar with Judith Butler's phenomenal work and this brilliant book in particular, but who doesn't love to reread this?

So then, enjoy reading and see you in a month to share our experiences. I'm already excited! :)