Performance All the Way Down

In Performance All the Way Down, Richard O. Prum explores the relationship between gender performativity and biology, arguing that the sexual binary is not rooted in our genes, chromosomes, or embryos. Through accessible language, he illustrates how gene expression is a performative process that shapes human development, from fertilized egg to adult. The book bridges biology and feminist theory, sparking conversations about how our sexual bodies grow and function within an evolutionary framework.