What a beautiful, beautiful post my dear @zest.

When I saw the title I thought "Oh, I will read it this evening!" but, I just could not resist. It turns out our fields have crossed paths yet again :). Not long ago, I came across this notion

Existence as embodied – we experience the world through our bodies; for, we are our bodies.

one of the concepts of Existential Psychotherapy, which stems from Existential Philosophy.

Of course, this led me to materials that explore the concept of gender, and I was particularly struck by the works of Judith Butler and what she termed Performativity. For example, she claims that
society expects women to look a certain way, have specific tastes and manners which sum up to a collection of actions. In Butler's notion of ‘performativity’ instead of the biological features of the body, what gives meaning to gender and sex is the everyday performance of pre-existing conventions.

I find it fascinating.

I was very glad to see this is Part 1 :) I am looking forward to what you will be bringing to us next.

Have a great week my dear :*