Watch and read: Performativity is the concept that language can function as a form of social action and have the effect of change. As Butler explains, “Within speech act theory, a performative is that discursive practice that enacts or produces that which it names.” Understand that like most good theories, it has value for other variables besides gender, including race, other aspects of culture (besides gender), religion, etc.
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And here: (paragraph that begins “Gender Reality” bottom of page 527) **Please note that this theory of the performative can be used with multiple social variables not just gender! https://www.amherst.edu/system/files/media/1650/butler_performative_acts.pdf
Create:
Listen to how this piece is speaking to you, what it’s saying and what it isn’t. Write a poem, a song, a monologue, or a scene based upon the artwork you chose. It should take 2-3 minutes to speak/sing your piece.
Write: Why did you choose this piece? How is the piece you chose performative? Cite the reading at least 1x (pg #), cite the video at least 1x (00:00), 300-500 words, leave word count at the bottom. Don’t forget to post a photo of your admissions ticket and the artwork (upload video or sound clip if necessary) w/your Brightspace submission.
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