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The Second Sex (Vintage Feminism Short Edition)

By Simone de Beauvoir
Series: Vintage Feminism Short Editions
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The Second Sex (Vintage Feminism Short Edition) by Simone de Beauvoir explores the construction of women's identity and struggles through societal and historical contexts. It delves into themes of feminism, existentialism, and the societal roles imposed on women. This edition distils de Beauvoir's insights into a concise examination of gender inequality and empowerment.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the profound ways gender roles and identity are constructed in society. De Beauvoir's work delves deep into the emotional, social, and historical contexts that have shaped women's lives, offering keen philosophical insights and promoting critical thought about gender equality.

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Vintage Feminism: classic feminist texts in short form

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY NATALIE HAYNES

When this book was first published in 1949 it was to outrage and scandal.

Read Simone de Beauvoir's classic work of second wave feminism, in an abridged, digestible form.

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Read Simone de Beauvoir's classic work of second wave feminism, in an abridged, digestible form.

Vintage Feminism – classic feminist texts in short form.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY NATALIE HAYNES

When this book was first published in 1949, it was to outrage and scandal. Never before had the case for female liberty been so forcefully and successfully argued. De Beauvoir's belief that 'One is not born, but rather becomes, woman' switched on light bulbs in the heads of a generation of women and began a fight for greater equality and economic independence. These pages contain the key passages of the book that changed perceptions of women forever.

TRANSLATED BY CONSTANCE BORDE AND SHEILA MALOVANY-CHEVALLIER
ANNOTATED AND INTRODUCED BY MARTINE REID

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  • The Second Sex (Vintage Feminism Short Edition)
    Read Simone de Beauvoir's classic work of second wave feminism, in an abridged, digestible form. Vintage Feminism – classic feminist texts in short form. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY NATALIE HAYNES When this book was first published in 1949, it was to outrage and scandal. Never before had the case for female liberty been so forcefully and successfully argued. De Beauvoir's...
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Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex (Vintage Feminism Short Edition) is celebrated as a brilliant work, offering intellectually explosive insights into the ongoing struggle for women's liberation. Critics commend its enduring relevance, highlighting de Beauvoir's courage in challenging conventional norms through both her writing and personal experiences. The translation is praised for its clarity and enhanced accessibility, making it an essential read for a new generation of women seeking to engage with feminist theory.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784870386

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Constance Borde
  • Translated by Sheila Malovany-Chevallier

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 82g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Simone de Beauvoir was born in Paris in 1908. In 1929 she became the youngest person ever to obtain the agregation in philosophy at the Sorbonne, placing second to Jean-Paul Sartre. She taught at the lycees at Marseille and Rouen from 1931-1937, and in Paris from 1938-1943. After the war, she emerged as one of the leaders of the existentialist movement, working with Sartre on Les Temps Mordernes. The author of several books including The Mandarins (1957) which was awarded the Prix Goncourt, de Beauvoir was one of the most influential thinkers of her generation. She died in 1986.

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