Represented as the "Absolute," the "Self," and the "Essential" [7, 8].
Drawing on Hegelian and existentialist philosophy, Beauvoir argues that humanity is defined by the relationship between the and the Other [4, 7]. Le deuxiГЁme sexe
The Core Premise: "One is Not Born, But Rather Becomes, Woman" Represented as the "Absolute," the "Self," and the
She analyzes how male authors (like D.H. Lawrence and Stendhal) have created "myths" of femininity that trap women in idealized or demonized roles [2, 11]. Legacy and Impact Lawrence and Stendhal) have created "myths" of femininity
1949 masterpiece, Le Deuxième Sexe ( The Second Sex ), remains one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy and feminism [1, 2]. Spanning over 800 pages, it provides a comprehensive critique of the historical, social, and biological status of women [3, 4].
By casting woman as the "Other," society denies her the agency to define her own existence, forcing her into a state of "immanence" (stagnation) while man enjoys "transcendence" (creative action) [2, 9]. A Multidisciplinary Critique