Evaluate the usefulness of Judith Butler's theory of gender performativity in understanding LFTVD [10 MARKS] Plan: Judith Butler- gender performativity= nobody is a gender from the start, our behaviour creates it- feminine and masculine actions/looks Representations that disrupt heteronormativity Eleven being mistaken as a boy, because she hasnt been taught to perform like a girl Will being called queer Role of Mrs Wheeler vs Mr Wheeler- hetro-normative, but troubled Differences between sarah lund and Jan meyer, despite having identical roles Theis vs pernille ST ± Which characters’ performance of gender roles conform to social expectations?Nancy Wheeler, Mrs Wheeler, Mike, Lucas, Steve ± Which characters challenge normative gender roles? Eleven, Will, Joyce? ± Are characters treated differently based on how they perform gender roles? yes- will gets bullied, mike treats eleven with respect whereas others (the lab) treat her harshly, Hop doesn't 'care