| Full Name |
Hélène Cixous |
| Date of Birth |
05 June 1937 |
| Place of Birth |
Oran, French Algeria |
| Date of Death |
- |
| Place of Death |
- |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
French |
| Education |
Agrégation d'anglais, Doctorat d'État from the University of Paris |
| Profession |
Writer, Professor, Philosopher, Playwright, Literary critic, Feminist theorist |
| Years of Activity |
1960s-present |
| Brief Information |
Hélène Cixous is a French feminist writer, philosopher, poet, playwright, and literary critic. She is a key figure in post-structuralist feminist theory, known for her concept of *écriture féminine* and her explorations of identity, gender, and language. Cixous co-founded the first women's studies university program in France at the Université Paris VIII Vincennes-Saint-Denis in 1974. |