What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedUndoing Gender
Judith Butler · Book · 2004
If you loved Undoing Gender, start with OUT LOUD — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Undoing Gender across media.
If you loved Undoing Gender, you are likely fascinated by how societal structures and performative roles dictate our individual sense of self.
Films on the same thread
Boys Don't Cry
Film · 1999
Shares a thread with Undoing Gender: Gender Identity.
Much like the theoretical inquiries in Undoing Gender, this film examines the tension between personal gender identity and the rigid, often violent, expectations imposed by a conservative social environment.
Gaslight
George Cukor · Film · 1944
Explores: Gaslighting, Female Madness, Marital Manipulation.
This thriller mirrors the power dynamics explored in Undoing Gender by demonstrating how interpersonal manipulation and the forced construction of reality can erode an individual's autonomy and perceived sanity.
Gone Girl
David Fincher · Film · 2014
Explores: Marriage Breakdown, Media Manipulation, False Accusation.
This narrative serves as a dark companion to Undoing Gender, illustrating how gender roles and media-driven perceptions are weaponized within domestic life to perform and mask complex power imbalances.
Under the Skin
Jonathan Glazer · Film · 2014
Explores: Alienation, Predatory Sexuality, Humanity vs. Inhumanity.
By presenting a protagonist who embodies an alien perspective on human behavior, this film resonates with the themes of performativity and identity crisis central to the work of Undoing Gender.
Series on the same thread
The L Word
Ilene Chaiken · Series · 2004
Shares a thread with Undoing Gender: Sexuality.
This series provides a lived-in look at the identity formation and community building that Judith Butler theorizes in Undoing Gender, showing how personal relationships navigate broader societal expectations of sexuality.
The Century of the Self
Adam Curtis · Series · 2002
Shares a thread with Undoing Gender: Psychoanalysis.
This documentary complements the social theory of Undoing Gender by exposing the mechanisms through which psychological frameworks and consumerism shape the modern human experience and our collective sense of identity.
Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends
Louis Theroux · Series · 1998
Explores: American Subcultures, Cultural Immersion, Social Outcasts.
Just as Undoing Gender deconstructs cultural norms, this series engages in a direct exploration of fringe belief systems, revealing the performative nature of subcultures and the boundaries of societal acceptance.
Outlander
Ronald D. Moore · Series · 2014
Explores: Time Travel, Forbidden Love, Culture Clash.
This historical drama echoes the concerns of Undoing Gender by forcing its protagonist to renegotiate her identity and survival when placed within the rigid, alienating gender constraints of a different era.
Podcasts on the same thread
OUT LOUD
Podcast
Explores: personal growth, self-discovery, introspection.
This personal journal offers an intimate, introspective look at the process of self-discovery, mirroring the internal work of analyzing one's own existence that is championed throughout Undoing Gender.
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Existentialism, Individual Responsibility, Cultural Critique.
This podcast aligns with the philosophical rigor of Undoing Gender by challenging listeners to deconstruct how cultural values and individual responsibilities shape our understanding of the modern human condition.
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Common questions
When was Undoing Gender first published?
Undoing Gender was first published in 2004. The book was released by Routledge, which is an imprint of Taylor and Francis, an informa company.
Who is the author of Undoing Gender?
The author of Undoing Gender is Judith Butler. The work was originally published in 2004 through Routledge.
Is Undoing Gender published by Taylor and Francis?
Yes, Undoing Gender is published by Routledge, which is an imprint of Taylor and Francis, an informa company. The book was first released in 2004.
What company publishes Undoing Gender?
Undoing Gender is published by Routledge. Routledge operates as an imprint of Taylor and Francis, an informa company. The book was first published in 2004.