Gayatri Spivak
Gayatri Spivak is an acclaimed Indian literary theorist and feminist critic, renowned for her contributions to postcolonial studies and deconstruction. She is best known for her essay 'Can the Subaltern Speak?', which examines the marginalization of voices within colonial and postcolonial contexts, advocating for the representation of those often silenced in historical narratives.
Born on Feb 24, 1942 (83 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 7.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 200,367 | $350,000 | 1,182$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 26,449 | $106,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 2 | 113,079,986 | 226,816 | $456,000 | 1,234$ |
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Kenya:
Gayatri Spivak is an Indian scholar who highlights the silencing of the subaltern in discussions of rights.
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South Africa:
Indian scholar Gayatri Spivak’s concept of 'the subaltern' highlights the plight of women.
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Indonesia:
Gayatri Spivak highlights the importance of giving voice to those marginalized in history.
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