Nancy Fraser
Born in 1947
Philosophy
Nancy Fraser is a prominent American critical theorist and professor at The New School in New York City.
Her work focuses on social and political philosophy, feminist theory, and critical theory.
Fraser earned her PhD from CUNY Graduate Center and previously taught at Northwestern University.
She is known for her critiques of contemporary capitalism, analyses of social justice, and contributions to feminist theory.
Fraser's scholarship often explores the intersections of class, gender, and race in relation to political and economic systems.
Her writings have significantly influenced debates on recognition, redistribution, and representation in social and political thought.