Woman is objectified and marginalized from "summary" of The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir
Throughout history, woman has been viewed as the "Other" in relation to man, as an object to be acted upon rather than a subject with agency and autonomy. She has been defined by her relationship to man, her worth determined by her ability to fulfill his desires and expectations. This objectification of woman has led to her marginalization in society, where she is relegated to the role of caregiver, nurturer, and support system for man. From a young age, girls are socialized to conform to societal expectations of femininity, to be passive, submissive, and accommodating. They are taught that their value lies in their physical appearance, their ability to please men, and their willingness to sacrifice their own needs and desires for the sake of others. This socialization process reinforces the idea that woman exists for the benefit of man, that her identity is secondary to his, and that her worth is contingent upon her ability to attract and serve him. As a result of this...
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