“There is no way to directly oblige a woman to give birth. All that can be done is to enclose her in situations where motherhood is her only option. Laws or customs impose marriage on her. Anticonception means and abortion are banned. Divorce is forbidden.”
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
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
“La noche es mía, siempre que este callada. Siempre que no me mueva”
“I am no ant. Only sharply torn. Something broken. In my mother's hands.”
“Ballerinas are like pointe shoes. You have to break them down before they're of any use.”
“when everyone says they can’t even imagine him getting angry, look at her eyes”