Nancy Fraser

About the author

Born in Baltimore in 1947, Nancy Fraser is an American philosopher and critical theorist whose work has reshaped debates around justice, recognition, and feminist politics. Henry A. and Louise Loeb Professor Emerita of Political and Social Science at The New School in New York City, she is widely known for her sharp critique of identity politics and her challenge to contemporary liberal feminism's drift away from social justice.

A recipient of the 2010 Alfred Schutz Prize in Social Philosophy and holder of honorary doctorates from four universities, she served as President of the American Philosophical Association Eastern Division in 2017–2018.