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Who wrote the feminist manifesto “The Second Sex”?

Correct answer Simone de Beauvoir

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Simone de Beauvoir, in her monumental work "The Second Sex" published in 1949, laid the foundations of modern feminism. Her comprehensive analysis of the oppression of women, using the famous phrase "One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman," challenged traditional gender roles and inspired generations of women and men to rethink social structures. This book not only marked a turning point in feminist thought but also contributed to significant advancements in women's rights worldwide.

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