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WAR IS OVER
n n “one is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.
no biological, psychic, or economic destiny defines the figure that the human female takes on in society; it is civilization as a whole that elaborates this intermediary product between the male and the eunuch that is called feminine.”n n
i get why these books were revolutionary at the time, and i commend the authors for having the guts to write them. i see how influential these books were in pushing actual change. they contain some very relatable gems, but also: huge chunks of them are dated and uncomfortable to read and make me want to tear my hair out.so! be smarter than i am and do NOT torture yourself