The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir
This influential work explores the treatment and perception of women throughout history, arguing that women have been repressed and defined only in relation to men. The author presents a detailed analysis of women's roles in society, family, work, and in the creation of their own identities. She discusses the concept of 'the other' and how this has been used to suppress women, while also examining the biological, psychological, and societal impacts of this oppression. The book is a seminal text in feminist theory, challenging traditional notions of femininity and calling for equality and freedom for women.
The 132nd greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1860
Since this book was first published in 1949, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 1860.0.
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