What is the primary focus of queer theory in relation to gender performance and identity?

Queer theory primarily focuses on understanding how gender and sexual identities are not fixed but are performed and constructed through social interactions. It challenges traditional views that see gender as a binary system (male or female) and instead suggests that people can express their gender in many different ways. For example, someone might identify as a woman but choose to express their gender through clothing and behavior that society typically associates with men. This idea highlights that gender is more about how we act and present ourselves rather than just our biological sex. By examining these performances, queer theory encourages us to think about the fluidity of identity and the many ways people can define themselves.