Performance studies is an interdisciplinary academic field dedicated to the analysis of performance in its diverse forms, examining staged events, everyday actions, and cultural practices as sites of social, cultural, and political significance. It investigates how performance functions to create meaning, shape identity, and negotiate social relations across various contexts, drawing upon methodologies from disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, and theatre studies. Its significance lies in providing a critical lens for understanding the performed nature of social reality and the role of performance in shaping culture and power dynamics.