Teresa de Lauretis is an Italian author and Distinguished Professor Emerita of the History of Consciousness at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her areas of interest include semiotics, psychoanalysis, film theory, literary theory, feminism, women's studies, lesbian- and queer studies. She has also written on science fiction. Fluent in English and Italian, she writes in both languages. Additionally, her work has been translated into sixteen other languages.
De Lauretis received her doctorate in Modern Languages and Literatures from Bocconi University in Milan before coming to the United States. She joined the History of Consciousness with Hayden White, Donna Haraway, Fredric Jameson and Angela Davis. Has held Visiting Professorships at universities worldwide including ones in Canada, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Austria, Argentina, Chile, France, Spain, Hungary, Croatia, Mexico and the Netherlands.
She currently lives in San Francisco, CA, but often spends time in Italy and the Netherlands.
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Some of their strengths
Teresa de Lauretis has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Generous, Imaginative, Compassionate, Loyal, Intense, and Selfless.
Adventurous and Independent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Teresa de Lauretis is someone who is an adventurous, independent, and energetic person, who is insightful, imaginative, generous, and honest. A person who is known for being diligent and strong.
Adaptable and Versatile
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Teresa de Lauretis well know them as someone who can be adaptable, flexible, and polite, like a flower or a sapling.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Teresa de Lauretis as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Dynamic and Imaginative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Teresa de Lauretis is someone who can bring a purifying element to situations, and who is a risk-taker with vision and imagination.
They are also someone who is balanced, stable, and energetic, who likes the idea of home and family, and who is very comfortable being the person in charge.
Optimistic and Quick-witted
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Teresa de Lauretis tends to be someone who is optimistic and spontaneous, and who has a clear and analytical mind. Who can be witty, with a happy-go-lucky- nature that makes others cheerful, and who possesses an adventurous zest for life.
Some of Teresa de Lauretis's challenges
While Teresa de Lauretis has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Teresa de Lauretis can be Emotional, Indecisive, Impulsive, Careless, Unrealistic, Standoffish, and Unfocused.
Impulsive and Careless
One of Teresa de Lauretis's key challenges is that they are someone who can be impulsive and careless.
Teresa de Lauretis must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Teresa de Lauretis is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Irritable and Callous
Finally, Teresa de Lauretis also can be short-tempered, childish, insensitive, and careless at times.
