Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick

Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick was an influential American literary scholar and a key figure in queer theory and gender studies. Her work challenged traditional ideas about sexuality, identity, and the ways literature reflects social norms. Sedgwick is best known for her books, such as "Epistemology of the Closet," where she explores how knowledge and misunderstanding about sexuality shape our lives. Her ideas have had a lasting impact on the fields of literary criticism, cultural studies, and LGBTQ+ discourse, encouraging deeper discussions about how societal structures influence personal and collective identities.