Simone de Beauvoir, The Second S Quotes

A collection of quotes by Simone de Beauvoir, The Second S.

Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986) was a French existentialist philosopher, writer, and feminist. She is best known for her groundbreaking work, "The Second Sex," which explored the social and cultural construction of gender and exposed the oppression faced by women in patriarchal societies. As a prominent figure in the feminist movement, de Beauvoir also paved the way for modern feminist theory. Alongside her writings, she had a lifelong partnership with fellow philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, with whom she developed influential existentialist ideas. De Beauvoir's work continues to inspire and challenge perceptions of gender, freedom, and ethics.