Gender performativity is a concept developed by philosopher Judith Butler, which suggests that gender is not an inherent identity but rather a series of actions and behaviors that individuals perform based on societal expectations. These performances, such as how one dresses or speaks, create the illusion of a stable gender identity, but in reality, they are fluid and can change over time. This idea challenges traditional views of gender as a fixed characteristic, emphasizing that it is constructed through repeated behaviors and social interactions. By understanding gender as performative, it opens up possibilities for individuals to express their identities in diverse and non-conforming ways, ultimately questioning the binary notions of male and female.