The Second Sex
The feminist classic about how woman has been shaped into the “other” sex
About This Book
The Second Sex (1949), an 800-page feminist classic, explains how woman has been shaped into the “Other,” second sex – the negative counterpart to man. By examining history, myths, biology and life experience, de Beauvoir paints a clear picture of why woman is subjugated to man, and how womankind should respond.
Who Should Read This?
- Feminists
- People interested in philosophy
- Anyone who loves classics
About the Author
Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986) was a French philosopher and writer. The Second Sex, her magnum opus, is considered one of the most important books of feminist philosophy.
