
Mithu M. Sanyal
Mithu M. Sanyal
Mithu M. Sanyal is a renowned German cultural critic, author, and academic celebrated for her incisive explorations of identity, gender, and power. Born in Düsseldorf to a Polish mother and an Indian father, Sanyal’s rich multicultural background informs her work, imbuing it with depth and nuance. She is the acclaimed author of *Vulva: A Cultural History* and *Rape: From Lucretia to #MeToo*, groundbreaking books that have sparked vital conversations across Europe and beyond. Her debut novel, *Identitti*, was shortlisted for the 2021 German Book Prize and praised for its sharp wit and courageous examination of race and self-invention. Sanyal’s writings frequently appear in leading newspapers and magazines, and she is a familiar voice on German radio, where she passionately engages with contemporary social debates. Drawing on her expertise in cultural studies, she lectures widely, inspiring audiences with her fresh perspective on some of society’s most pressing issues. Mithu M. Sanyal continues to shape public discourse, challenging conventions and encouraging readers to question and rethink the narratives that define us.
Mithu M. Sanyal is a renowned German cultural critic, author, and academic celebrated for her incisive explorations of identity, gender, and power. Born in Düsseldorf to a Polish mother and an Indian father, Sanyal’s rich multicultural background informs her work, imbuing it with depth and nuance. She is the acclaimed author of *Vulva: A Cultural History* and *Rape: From Lucretia to #MeToo*, groundbreaking books that have sparked vital conversations across Europe and beyond. Her debut novel, *Identitti*, was shortlisted for the 2021 German Book Prize and praised for its sharp wit and courageous examination of race and self-invention. Sanyal’s writings frequently appear in leading newspapers and magazines, and she is a familiar voice on German radio, where she passionately engages with contemporary social debates. Drawing on her expertise in cultural studies, she lectures widely, inspiring audiences with her fresh perspective on some of society’s most pressing issues. Mithu M. Sanyal continues to shape public discourse, challenging conventions and encouraging readers to question and rethink the narratives that define us.

