Enactivism and Gender Performativity
Feminist Philosophy of Mind July 7, 2022 Ashby Butnor, Matthew Mackenzie 5 citations
Embodied cognition, or enactivism, holds that the body is central to perception, emotion, and thought, challenging traditional mind-body dualism. This chapter applies enactivism to social and political issues, particularly gender. Using Judith Butler's concept of performativity, it argues that gender identity arises from ongoing, embodied interactions with the world. By focusing on how values are embedded in these bodily practices, oppressive patterns can be disrupted, creating possibilities for liberation.