The Subversive Stitch (by Judith Butler)

"The Subversive Stitch" by Judith Butler explores how sewing and domestic craft traditions can serve as forms of resistance and identity expression. Butler argues that these traditionally feminine activities challenge societal expectations by enabling individuals to assert autonomy and critique gender roles. The act of stitching becomes a way to subvert norms, transforming a routine domestic task into a powerful symbol of resistance. Overall, the book highlights how personal craft practices can reflect larger struggles for gender equality and social change, emphasizing that such everyday actions can carry political significance.