FAQ About Simone de Beauvoir

"The Second Sex," published in 1949, is Simone de Beauvoir's comprehensive study of women's oppression and a foundational text in feminist philosophy. The book examines the historical, social, and psychological constructs of women as "the other" and challenges the societal norms that have perpetuated these views. It advocates for women's liberation and gender equality by fully recognizing women as autonomous individuals.