Birthdate: July 13, 1935
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Dannemarie, France
Died: January 3, 2003
Monique Wittig, a French author, philosopher, and feminist theorist, is renowned for her pioneering work advocating for the abolition of the sex-class system. She introduced the concept of the “heterosexual contract” and presented influential essays in her book, The Straight Mind and Other Essays. Wittig’s literary achievements include the publication of her first novel, L’Opoponax, in 1964, and her groundbreaking work, Les Guérillères, in 1969, which had a profound impact on lesbian feminism. Throughout her career, she made significant contributions to feminist theory and literature.
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