The Second Sex
Simone de Beauvoir
SOCIETY & SOCIAL SCIENCES
21 €
Coup de coeur
(Gender Studies), by Kamil
Simone de Beauvoirs The Second Sex is a seminal work that explores gender, identity, and the societal structures shaping womens lives. Though a challenging read due to its dense language, detailed analysis, and intensity, it is deeply rewarding for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of feminism. Covering everything from biology and psychology to social roles, it offers profound insights into the roots of the feminist movement. De Beauvoirs sharp critiques provide an essential perspective on equality and womens roles, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in feminist thought or a deeper understanding of history and philosophy.
TRANSLATED BY CONSTANCE BORDE AND SHEILA MALOVANY-CHEVALLIER
ANNOTATED AND INTRODUCED BY MARTINE REID
'Everyone who cares about freedom and justice for women should read The Second Sex' Guardian
Simone de Beauvoir famously wrote, 'One is not born, but rather becomes, woman'. In this groundbreaking work of feminism she examines the limits of female freedom and explodes our deeply ingrained beliefs about femininity. Liberation, she argues, entails challenging traditional perceptions of the social relationship between the sexes and, crucially, in achieving economic independence.
Drawing on sociology, anthropology and biology, The Second Sex is as important and relevant today as when it was first published in 1949.
Translated by Sheila Malovany-Chevallier, Constance Borde
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Binding: Paperback
Publication date: 05 Mar 2015
Dimensions: 199 x 131 x 46 mm
ISBN: 9780099595731
