Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak

Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak is a renowned scholar and philosopher known for her work in postcolonial theory and literary criticism. She examines how Western narratives often marginalize and speak for oppressed groups, emphasizing the importance of giving voice to the voiceless. Her influential essay "Can the Subaltern Speak?" explores the challenges of representing marginalized people within dominant power structures. Spivak's work encourages critical thinking about culture, identity, and power, highlighting the need for marginalized voices to be acknowledged and understood in academic and social contexts.