Gender Performativitiy

Gender performativity is a concept suggesting that gender isn’t an innate quality, but rather something we actively express through behaviors, actions, and roles. It posits that societal norms and expectations shape how individuals "perform" their gender identity daily. For example, dressing a certain way, speaking in particular tones, or adopting specific mannerisms are ways people enact their gender. This ongoing performance influences how others perceive gender, emphasizing that gender is constructed through social interactions rather than being solely based on biological sex. In essence, gender is a series of repeated acts that create the appearance of a fixed identity.