In Who’s Afraid of Gender?, one of the most influential contemporary philosophers and gender theorists, Judith Butler, explores why gender and gender equality have become central to political and cultural conflicts around the world. Butler analyzes how “gender panic” is produced and mobilized by conservative, religious, and populist movements, showing that the fear of gender is, in fact, a fear of social change, freedom, and democracy. Combining philosophy, politics, and ethics, the book clearly explains why gender studies, feminist struggles, and LGBTQ+ rights are essential for building more just societies.[…]