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.
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Recent news mentions
Feminist scholar Gayatri Spivak wrote about 'white men saving brown women from brown men'.
Not about women - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-06-22
Gayatri Spivak’s query, 'Can the subaltern speak?', finds uncomfortable resonance in the article.
Trump’s perilous pursuit of ‘white manhood’ – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-05-22
Gayatri Spivak is an Indian scholar who highlights the silencing of the subaltern in discussions of rights.
Kihika's US-born twins and the question of reproductive justice
Kenya· 2025-03-31
Indian scholar Gayatri Spivak’s concept of 'the subaltern' highlights the plight of women.
Stitching together stories of struggle, survival and gendered history – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-29
Gayatri Spivak highlights the importance of giving voice to those marginalized in history.
Antara Kemanusiaan, Kebangsaan, dan Pencekalan
Indonesia· 2025-02-15
