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The Second Sex

by Simone de Beauvoir · 1949

Philosophy · ranked #5 in category

The foundational analysis of how 'woman' has been defined as other; a cornerstone of feminist thought.

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Category
Philosophy
First published
1949 · 1940s
Author
Simone de Beauvoir
Standing
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