Jean Baudrillard, a prominent postmodernist theorist, introduced the concept of (simulacrum), referring to the replacement of reality with simulations and representations.

Postmodernism emphasizes the subjective and fragmented nature of identity, recognizing that it is shaped by individual experiences, social interactions, and cultural contexts.

Postmodernism views language as a tool that actively constructs and shapes reality rather than merely reflecting it.

Deconstruction, a key postmodernist technique, involves analyzing texts and discourses to reveal their hidden meanings, power dynamics, and ideological underpinnings.

Postmodernism emphasizes the multiplicity and fluidity of identity, recognizing that individuals possess multiple and often contradictory aspects of themselves.

Michel Foucault, a prominent postmodernist theorist, conceptualized (power) as a dynamic and fluid network of relations, rather than a centralized and fixed entity.

Postmodernism challenges the notion of absolute and universal truth, asserting that truth is relative, subjective, and contingent upon specific contexts and perspectives.

Friedrich Nietzsche, a prominent postmodernist thinker, famously proclaimed (God is dead), signifying the decline of traditional religious beliefs and the emergence of new modes of thought.

Othering refers to the process of constructing and maintaining social boundaries by categorizing certain groups as (different) and (other), often leading to their marginalization and exclusion.

Postmodernism critiques the idea of a (grand narrative) or (metanarrative), questioning the validity of overarching and totalizing explanations of history and society.

Hegemony refers to the process by which certain meanings, values, and beliefs become dominant and widely accepted within a society, often through the influence of powerful institutions and ideologies.

Performativity refers to the idea that identity is not something fixed and essential but rather something that is constructed and performed through social interactions and cultural norms.

Hegemony refers to the process by which certain meanings, values, and beliefs become dominant and widely accepted within a society, often through the influence of powerful institutions and ideologies.

Pastiche refers to the practice of imitating or combining elements from different cultural forms and artifacts, often in an ironic or playful manner, challenging the notion of originality and authenticity.

Camp refers to a style or sensibility that deliberately embraces exaggeration, incongruity, and absurdity, often as a way to critique and subvert traditional forms and conventions.