Certain Quote by Judith Butler
“Let me say one thing to clarify my position. I think we can take distance from norm but I think we are also mired in norm, "empêtrés", I think you say in French. And I think the choices we can make are only in a certain struggle with the norms out of which we're constituted.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public talk, 2023
We are both shaped by and can resist societal norms, but our choices are constrained by those very structures.
In simple terms: Norms shape us, yet we can challenge them.
Key Takeaway
Recognize constraints, act within them.
Themes
norms
agency
structure
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
social theory
critical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What norms limit your choices?
- How can you navigate within them?
A Different Perspective
Changing norms is slow and complex.
