Christina von Braun

Christina von Braun is a prominent cultural theorist and author known for her explorations of gender, identity, and cultural history. Born in 1943, she has had a significant academic career, including a professorship at the Humboldt University in Berlin, where she played a key role in establishing Gender Studies as a field of study in Germany. Her work often intersects with themes of psychoanalysis, and she has published numerous books and films addressing topics such as hysteria, beauty, and the body. In collaboration with her husband, psychiatrist Tilo Held, von Braun has co-authored the book "Kampf ums Unbewusste," advocating for the relevance of psychoanalysis in contemporary society.