FAQ About Simone de Beauvoir
What was the historical context in which 'The Second Sex' was written?
"The Second Sex" was written in the post-World War II era, a time when women in many parts of the world were beginning to question traditional gender roles and fight for gender equality. The historical context included a growing global movement advocating for women's rights, which laid the groundwork for the feminist waves that followed. Simone de Beauvoir's work provided a philosophical foundation for these movements by directly addressing the systemic nature of women's oppression.
