Judith Butler Philosophical Encounters of the Third Kind

Does gender sexuality How does the family define gender roles What are the dangers when society coerces gender norms What deepseated social fears are unleashed by those who flout those prescribed roles What is New Gender Politics These are just a few of the topical issues explored in the film In addition Butler covers a wide range of subjects broaching not only controversial gender issuesincluding transsexuality and intersexualitybut also 20th century Jewish philosophy AIDS activism criticism of state power and violence gay marriage and antiZionism