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Penelope Deutscher specializes in twentieth-century contemporary French philosophy and gender sexuality studies. Her current projects focus on the intersections of biopolitics, reproductive futurism, and genealogy of gendered rights claims. Deutscher's recent publications include contributions to the "Oxford Handbook of American and British Women Philosophers in the Nineteenth Century" and co-edited collections such as "Foucault/Derrida: Fifty Years" and "Critical Theory Critical." She has authored several notable texts including "Yielding Gender: Feminism, Deconstruction and History of Philosophy" and "Politics of Impossible Difference: The Work of Luce Irigaray." In addition to her publications, Deutscher has held significant academic positions, including Associate Director of Northwestern's Critical Theory Cluster and Board member of the International Consortium for Critical Theory Programs. She has received prestigious fellowships, including the I.A.S. Fellowship and Humboldt Research Fellowship, and has made substantial contributions through guest editing Hypatia: Journal of Feminist Philosophy. Deutscher’s scholarly influence extends through various articles and essays that engage critically with feminist theory and philosophy, contributing significantly to discussions on reproductive rights and the complexities of gender discourse.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
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