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Can the subaltern speak?
Book • 2010
In 'Can the Subaltern Speak?
', Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak develops the concept of the 'subaltern' originally coined by Antonio Gramsci.
The essay critiques the representation of subaltern groups within capitalist and patriarchal societies, using deconstructionist methods to explore the international division of labor and capitalism's impact on the world.
Spivak analyzes historical and ideological factors that prevent subalterns from being heard, focusing on issues such as the self-immolation rite of 'sati' in India and the politics of silence among indigenous women.
The book includes reflections from eight scholars and an afterword by Spivak herself, discussing the essay's past interpretations and future implications.
', Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak develops the concept of the 'subaltern' originally coined by Antonio Gramsci.
The essay critiques the representation of subaltern groups within capitalist and patriarchal societies, using deconstructionist methods to explore the international division of labor and capitalism's impact on the world.
Spivak analyzes historical and ideological factors that prevent subalterns from being heard, focusing on issues such as the self-immolation rite of 'sati' in India and the politics of silence among indigenous women.
The book includes reflections from eight scholars and an afterword by Spivak herself, discussing the essay's past interpretations and future implications.
