Psychology & Behavior

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The Second Sex

by Simone de Beauvoir · 2011 · 832 pages

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A foundational work of modern feminism that explores the history and social treatment of women. It examines the concept of the 'Other' and argues that womanhood is a social construct rather than a biological destiny.

Genres

Psychology & Behavior Philosophy Society & Politics

Topics

Existentialism Feminism Gender Studies Patriarchy Sociology Women Rights

Book Details

Published

2011

Pages

832

Language

fr

ISBN

9780307277787

Audiobook Available

39h 9m

Narrated by Ellen Archer, Judith Thurman

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