This is probably the best critical studies/philosophy book I've ever read. In witty, devastating prose Butler systematically examines the anti-gender movement to get to the heart of how its proponents understand the world and why political counters, not education, is the appropriate step forward. To be sure, there are some of the standard trappings of critical studies books (copious use of terms like "imaginaries," random insertions/misuse of the word capitalism, etc.), but far less than in nearly every other book in this category that I've read. One comes away with a much better understanding of the dangerous, illogical, hateful current moment, as well as the hard work that has to be done to build a fairer, freer world. Highly recommend