Some feminist strands and their potential for the performativity of climate regulations: a review

Abstract

This piece engages with strands from the literature on the ‘everyday’ [8,9], and also McGregor’s [10] point that climate change impacts can be recorded and victims can be counted. Some of the main strands in the literature are explored by way of critique and some (re)positioning of these ideas as we move into the future. The notion of ‘performativity’ as developed by Butler [11–13], is explored. I offer insights into utilising the notion of acknowledging experience [18] and its connection with giving voice to the silenced in the climate debate. The current debate focuses on the language of risk and calculability [19]. I explore how this might be shifted to focus more positively on opportunities rather than risk [20]. Finally, the notions of futures [21,22], anticipation [23] and agency [24], which might advance and enhance our understanding by being reflective and reflexive with regard to climate change, are presented.