The Second Sex is a feminist classic by Simone de Beauvoir. It is known as "the soundest, most rational, and most intelligent book ever written on women." , even regarded as the "Bible" of Western women.

In "The Second Sex", Beauvoir discusses the history from primitive society to modern society against the background of cultural content covering philosophy, history, literature, biology, ancient mythology and customs. In the process of evolution, the actual situation of women's situation, status and rights is explored, and the gender differences shown in the individual development history of women are explored.

Classic excerpts from "The Second Sex"

1. "Women are the second sex, the "other" excluded from men. Power belongs to men, and women are just vassals. Vassals The protection comes from power, and discrimination also comes from power. This is the case. Even during sexual intercourse, women are passive and defensive, like a container to accommodate male desires. "

2. "Husband and wife are such a homogeneous body, whose members have lost their independence but cannot escape loneliness; they are a static combination, "the same person", rather than maintaining a relationship. A dynamic and energetic relationship."

3. "But the situation remains that the more beautiful a woman dresses, the more respected she is; the more she needs work, the more good her appearance is. The more advantageous it is; good looks are a weapon, a flag, a defense, and a letter of recommendation."

4. "People often say that women dress up to arouse the jealousy of other women. And this kind of jealousy is actually a clear sign of success; but it is not the only purpose. What she wants by being envied, envied, or admired is for her beauty, her elegance, her interest-for herself. of absolute certainty; she manifests herself for the sake of her own fulfillment.”