b. 1941
Marilyn Frye (born 1941) is an American feminist philosopher and professor emerita at Michigan State University. She is known for her sharp analytic approach to feminist theory, particularly her work on oppression, sexism, and lesbian feminism. Her 1983 collection *The Politics of Reality* remains a foundational text in feminist philosophy.
Developed the 'birdcage' analogy for understanding systemic oppression
Authored The Politics of Reality (1983), a landmark collection in feminist philosophy
Provided influential analyses of sexism, male privilege, and heterosexism
Contributed to lesbian feminist theory and the philosophy of sexuality
Advanced feminist epistemology and standpoint theory