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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.