carries out or presents for an audience
from Old French parfournir meaning to complete
When you perform, you're putting on a show - even if it's just for your mirror!
Performance language historically tied women to 'performance of femininity' as inauthentic/decorative, while men's work was 'genuine.' This gendered authenticity gap persists in workplace evaluation.
Use neutrally for all genders. Avoid 'merely performs' or suggestions that certain groups are 'just performing' roles.
Women's labor (emotional, domestic, care work) historically dismissed as 'performance' rather than valued work. Validate all labor equally.
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