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1. (''Critical theory'') Characterised by the performance of a social or cultural role: ''the contextual and performative aspects of [[gender]]''. Popular as a shorthand way of both (a) sounding intelligent and (b) dismissing out of hand well-intended but regrettable actions and statements of unmentionable people. | 1. (''[[Critical theory]]'') Characterised by the performance of a social or cultural role: ''the contextual and performative aspects of [[gender]]''. Popular as a shorthand way of both (a) sounding intelligent and (b) dismissing out of hand well-intended but regrettable actions and statements of unmentionable people. | ||
2. (''Media relations'') Describing an action that resembling a dramatic or artistic ''performance'', being one in whose acquiescence one must suspend disbelief willingly— if on a stage of some kind — or gullibly, if in a political or commercial context. A magician’s misdirection. “It’s a crucial moment in history,” said Abraaj founder, Arif Naqvi. “It’s an opportunity to immutably and absolutely change the course of innumerable lives.” | 2. (''Media relations'') Describing an action that resembling a dramatic or artistic ''performance'', being one in whose acquiescence one must suspend disbelief willingly— if on a stage of some kind — or gullibly, if in a political or commercial context. A magician’s misdirection. “It’s a crucial moment in history,” said Abraaj founder, Arif Naqvi. “It’s an opportunity to immutably and absolutely change the course of innumerable lives.” | ||