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“The innumerable conflicts that set men and women against one another come from the fact that neither is prepared to assume all the consequences of this situation which the one has offered and the other accepted.”

Quote by Simone de Beauvoir

Book:The Second Sex

Work

Written by Simone de Beauvoir, this influential book delves into the complexities of gender identity and the social construction of femininity and masculinity. It examines the ways in which women are marginalized and the implications of this on their personal and societal lives. more

Author

Simone de Beauvoir

Simone de Beauvoir was a French writer, philosopher, feminist, and social activist. Known for her profound philosophical thoughts and her advocacy for women's status, she is one of the most influential female thinkers of the 20th century. Her works spanned various genres, including novels, philosophical essays, plays, and memoirs, with her most famous work being 'The Second Sex'. more

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