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We are all ‘performative’
The article examines why “performative” has become a widespread accusation, applied to everything from men’s fashion and music tastes to volunteering and hobbies. Drawing on social psychology, it argu
By Maximus Craig · 2026-09-15T09:05:08.098Z
The article examines why “performative” has become a widespread accusation, applied to everything from men’s fashion and music tastes to volunteering and hobbies. Drawing on social psychology, it argues that curating our behavior to shape first impressions is a normal, often constructive part of human interaction. Readers may continue to consider whether condemning perceived inauthenticity has made the term meaningless.
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