Simone de Beauvoir

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Simone de Beauvoir born?January 9, 1908
2. When did Simone de Beauvoir die?April 14, 1986 (age 78)
3. Where was Simone de Beauvoir born?Paris, France
4. What is the career?Philosopher, novelist, essayist, memoirist, social theorist, and activist
5. Who was Simone de Beauvoir?Simone de Beauvoir was a smart writer and thinker from France who wrote about fairness and freedom, especially for girls and women.
6. What is "The Second Sex" about?"The Second Sex" is a book that explains how society makes people think women are different, and it shows that being a woman is not just about biology but about what people teach us.

Existentialism: A philosophical movement emphasizing individual existence, freedom, and choice, asserting that humans define their own meaning in life.
Feminist Philosophy: A branch of philosophy that examines gender, sex, and feminism, often critiquing patriarchal structures and advocating for gender equality.
Social Construction: The idea that certain concepts or identities are created and shaped by society rather than being inherent or natural.