{"product_id":"the-second-sex-by-simone-de-beauvoir","title":"The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCategory:Philosophy\/Literature\/History\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRating:4.13\/5 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages:144 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimone de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex is a landmark work of feminist philosophy that examines the historical, social, cultural, and economic forces shaping women’s lives. First published in 1949, the work became one of the defining texts of modern feminist thought and established de Beauvoir as one of the most influential thinkers associated with existentialism. This Vintage Feminism Short Edition presents key passages from the original work in a shorter format, with an introduction by Natalie Haynes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Beauvoir examines how women have historically been defined in relation to men and how social expectations can restrict individual freedom and independence. Her discussion covers subjects including identity, marriage, motherhood, sexuality, work, economic independence, and equality. Instead of following a conventional story, the book develops a philosophical and social analysis of womanhood and freedom, challenging readers to reconsider the assumptions through which society defines gender and individual possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FRIENDS BOOK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48646179848404,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1236\/9364\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-09-09at9.00.23PM.jpg?v=1788980807","url":"https:\/\/friendsbook.pk\/products\/the-second-sex-by-simone-de-beauvoir","provider":"FRIENDS BOOK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}