Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986) - Key Ideas (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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When was Simone de Beauvoir's 'The Second Sex' published?
When was Simone de Beauvoir's 'The Second Sex' published?
1949
According to de Beauvoir, what does 'sex' refer to?
According to de Beauvoir, what does 'sex' refer to?
Biological differences like anatomy
Complete de Beauvoir's famous quote: 'One is not born, but rather becomes, a ______'
Complete de Beauvoir's famous quote: 'One is not born, but rather becomes, a ______'
woman
What characteristics does the 'myth of femininity' promote for women?
What characteristics does the 'myth of femininity' promote for women?
Passive, nurturing, self-sacrificing
How does de Beauvoir describe women's position relative to men?
How does de Beauvoir describe women's position relative to men?
As 'the Other'
Which philosopher had a long intellectual partnership with de Beauvoir?
Which philosopher had a long intellectual partnership with de Beauvoir?
Jean-Paul Sartre
What is 'bad faith' in de Beauvoir's existentialist thought?
What is 'bad faith' in de Beauvoir's existentialist thought?
Self-deception to avoid acknowledging freedom
Why does de Beauvoir argue individual success is insufficient for women's liberation?
Why does de Beauvoir argue individual success is insufficient for women's liberation?
Structural changes are necessary
What does de Beauvoir challenge with her critique of biological determinism?
What does de Beauvoir challenge with her critique of biological determinism?
That biology is destiny
What feminist movement is 'The Second Sex' credited with laying groundwork for?
What feminist movement is 'The Second Sex' credited with laying groundwork for?
Second-wave feminism
What major criticism is made of de Beauvoir's analysis?
What major criticism is made of de Beauvoir's analysis?
Lacks consideration of race and class
Through what mechanisms does de Beauvoir say gender roles are reinforced?
Through what mechanisms does de Beauvoir say gender roles are reinforced?
Social norms, education, culture