Esther Vilar
Esther Vilar, born Esther Margareta Katzen, is a German-Argentinian writer who trained and practiced as a medical doctor before transitioning to a career as an author.
She is best known for her controversial 1971 book and its follow-ups, which argue that women in industrialized cultures are not oppressed but instead exploit an established system of manipulating men — a position contrary to mainstream feminist rhetoric.
Her outspoken views earned significant notoriety, including appearances on major television programs and ongoing criticism, including reported death threats, from feminist circles spanning several decades.
