Chandra Talpade Mohanty

Chandra Talpade Mohanty is an influential Indian feminist scholar and educator known for her work in women’s studies and postcolonial theory. She focuses on the intersection of gender, race, and class, particularly how women in the Global South experience oppression differently than those in the West. Mohanty is celebrated for challenging Western feminist narratives and advocating for a more inclusive understanding of women's issues globally. Her seminal essay, "Under Western Eyes," critiques how Western feminists often misrepresent Third World women, emphasizing the importance of local contexts and voices in feminist scholarship.