Woman's identity is constructed by society from "summary" of The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir
Society plays a vital role in shaping the identity of women. From the moment she is born, a woman is surrounded by a world that tells her who she should be, how she should act, and what her place in society is. This constant barrage of expectations and norms molds her into a certain image that is deemed acceptable by those around her. Women are socialized to conform to certain standards of femininity that have been constructed by society. They are taught to be nurturing, submissive, and accommodating, traits that are seen as desirable in a woman. Any deviation from these norms is met with disapproval and scorn, pushing women further into the mold that society has create...
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