Iris Marion Young, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Iris Marion Young

American philosopher

Date of Birth: 02-Jan-1949

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 01-Aug-2006

Profession: political scientist, university teacher, philosopher, feminist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Iris Marion Young (2 January 1949 – 1 August 2006) was an American political theorist and socialist feminist focused on the nature of justice and social difference.
She served as Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and was affiliated with the Center for Gender Studies and the Human Rights program there.
Her research covered contemporary political theory, feminist social theory, and normative analysis of public policy.
She believed in the importance of political activism and encouraged her students to involve themselves in their communities.