Which of the following ideas relates to J.L. Austin’s performativity theory ?

Literary Theory and Criticism 28/10/2021

A. Performance is the ultimate objective of all human beings.
B. Language is used to indicate action as well as thought.
C. Individuals perform gender actively.
D. All of the above answers are correct

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