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			In October 2023, [[Judith Butler]] referred to the conflict in Gaza and Israel as a genocide during an interview with Democracy Now. This statement, part of her ongoing public engagement on issues of violence and human rights, has drawn significant attention and debate. [[Judith Butler]], a prominent philosopher and gender theorist, has long been associated with critical analyses of identity, power, and social norms. Her work has profoundly influenced contemporary discussions on gender, sexuality, and politics, while her recent statements on the Gaza-Israel conflict reflect her continued commitment to addressing global humanitarian crises.
	Called it a Genocide in October 2023.

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			[[Judith Butler]] was born in 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up in a Jewish family. She earned her bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by a master’s and doctorate from Yale University. Her academic career has been marked by a focus on critical theory, feminist philosophy, and queer studies. Currently, she holds the position of Maxine and Jack Klein Professor of Philosophy at Columbia University.

			{{H2\|Key Contributions to Philosophy and Gender Theory}}
			[[Judith Butler]] is best known for her 1990 book Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity, which challenged traditional notions of gender as a fixed, biological category. She introduced the concept of gender performativity, arguing that gender is constructed through social and cultural practices rather than being innate. This idea has become foundational in feminist and queer theory, influencing scholarship across disciplines.

			Her subsequent work, including Bodies That Matter (1993) and The Psychic Life of Power (1997), further explored the intersections of identity, power, and embodiment. She has also addressed topics such as violence, ethics, and the politics of recognition, expanding her theoretical framework beyond gender to broader social and political issues.
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			{{H2\|Public Engagement and Controversies}}
			Beyond academia, [[Judith Butler]] has been actively involved in public discourse on issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and humanitarian crises. Her 2023 statement on the Gaza-Israel conflict, referenced in an interview with Democracy Now [[https://www.democracynow.org/2023/10/26/judith_butler_ceasefire_gaza_israel]], has sparked both support and criticism. Critics have questioned the applicability of the term "genocide" to the situation, while advocates highlight her role in amplifying voices affected by the conflict.

			{{H2\|Awards and Recognition}}
			[[Judith Butler]] has received numerous accolades for her scholarship, including the American Philosophical Association’s 2017 John Dewey Award and the 2022 Kyoto Prize in the category of Arts and Philosophy. Her work continues to be widely cited, and she remains a central figure in contemporary philosophical and social thought.

			{{H2\|Selected Publications}}
			- Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity (1990)
			- Bodies That Matter: On the Discursive Limits of "Sex" (1993)
			- The Psychic Life of Power: Theories in Subjection (1997)
			- Giving an Account of Oneself (2005)
			- Notes Toward a Performative Theory of Assembly (2015)

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			Called it a Genocide in October 2023.

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