Emily Dickinson Quotes

When we say gender is performed, we usually mean that weve taken on a role or were acting in some way and that our acting or our role playing is crucial to the gender that we are and the gender that we present to the world.

Emily Dickinson

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  Emily Dickinson
  • Playing
  • Role
  • Gender