Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak
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Summary
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak was born on February 24, 1942[1], in Kolkata[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], philosopher[4], university teacher[5], translator[6], and literary critic[7]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,285 views/month, #6,762 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1941[9]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[10], Dominion of India[11], India[12]
- Occupation: philologist[13], scholar of English[14]
- Employer: Columbia University[15]
- Educated at: University of Calcutta[16], University of Iowa[17], Cornell University[18], Lady Brabourne College[19], Girton College[20], St. John's Diocesan Girls' Higher Secondary School[21]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[22], Padma Bhushan[23], Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy[24], honorary doctor of Paris 8 University[25], Holberg International Memorial Prize[26], Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy[27], honorary doctorate of Paris Nanterre University[28]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29]
- Influenced by: Paul de Man[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31]
- Commons category: Gayatri Spivak[32]
- Given name: Gayatri[33]
- Described by source: Gender Glossar[34], Third World Women's Literatures[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Interested in: feminism[37], postcolonialism[38]
Why It Matters
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak born?
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak's place of birth was Kolkata[2].
What did Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak do for work?
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak worked as a writer[3], philosopher[4], university teacher[5], translator[6], and literary critic[7].
Where did Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak go to school?
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak was educated at University of Calcutta[16], University of Iowa[17], Cornell University[18], and Lady Brabourne College[19].
What awards did Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[22], Padma Bhushan[23], Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy[24], and honorary doctor of Paris 8 University[25].