She then gained the inspiration to become one of the first theoreticians and activists of the new feminist movement. However, she later became aware that the radical men leading the revolt were not willing to share the 'spoils of war' with their female peers. Wittig was avidly involved in the events surrounding the revolt of students and workers in May of 1968. "L'Opoponax" was a lash at the Male-orientated power structure in France and surrounding countries at the time. The book was written in an unorthodox manner with minimal punctuation, and it depicted her childhood as a rebellious girl who did not conform to gender roles and norms.
Wittig published her first novel, "L'Opoponax," in 1964, which immediately drew attention to her. She later wrote radio dramas and became involved in feminist protests. Monique Wittig worked in Paris in various semi-academic positions, including posts at the Bibliothèque Nationale and Les Éditions de Minuit, where she was a proofreader.
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