Speculative Legalism Lecture II Review

Flashcards created from Lecture II notes focusing on key concepts, vocabulary, and theories presented in the lecture.

Ken

A character in Barbie media often depicted as Barbie's boyfriend, representing traditional masculinity.

Judith Butler

A prominent scholar known for her theories on gender performativity and queer theory.

Performative

To indicate actions that not only express a concept but create an identity, notably in the context of gender.

Phantasy

A term used primarily in psychoanalysis, often associated with concepts of desire and repression.

Simulacra

A representation or imitation of a person or thing; in this context, refers to the constructed nature of Barbie World.

Death Drive

A concept in psychoanalysis referring to an unconscious drive towards non-being or the desire to return to an inorganic state.

Imaginaire

According to Lacan, it refers to the realm of images, illusions, and deceptive identities.

Castration

In psychoanalysis, often refers to the symbolic loss associated with the feminist engagements with identity and societal roles.

Mirror Stage

A phase theorized by Lacan wherein an infant identifies with its own reflection, marking the emergence of the ego.

Cisnormativity

The presumption that being cisgender is the default or normal state in society.

Speculative Legalism

A field that explores the intersections of law, culture, and speculative thought.

Barbie Land

The imaginary world where Barbie lives, characterized by idealized representations of femininity and consumerism.

Phallic Signifier

A symbolic representation of authority and power in patriarchy, often linked to masculinity.

Gender Trouble

Butler's concept that questions the stability of gender norms and roles, suggesting gender is fluid and performative.

Lacanian Psychoanalysis

A branch of psychoanalytic theory developed by Jacques Lacan, focusing on language, identity, and the unconscious.

Ideal Gender Norms

Cultural expectations that dictate acceptable behaviors and appearances based on one's gender.

Simulacrum

A copy or representation of a thing that is no longer connected to its original or real context.