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Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak

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NoGayatri Chakravorty Spivak is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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1976C$0.1M

Published translation of 'Of Grammatology'

Spivak's translation brought Derrida's work to a wider audience, establishing her as a key figure in literary theory.

1988B$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M

Published 'Can the Subaltern Speak?'

This essay became a seminal work in postcolonial studies, solidifying Spivak's reputation.

1999B$0.8M+$0.5M

Appointed University Professor at Columbia

This prestigious position recognized Spivak's significant contributions to academia.

2003B$1.2M+$0.3999999999999999M

Received Kyoto Prize

The Kyoto Prize further elevated Spivak's status as a leading intellectual.

2012B$1.8M+$0.6000000000000001M

Continued Work on Postcolonialism

Ongoing scholarship and publications keep Spivak's ideas relevant in contemporary debates.

2026B$2M+$0.19999999999999996M

Legacy in Postcolonial Studies

Spivak's scholarship continues to shape discussions on postcolonialism and feminism, and she remains an influential figure in critical theory.

Last updated: February 25, 2026