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Birth
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Life and Accomplishments of Simone de Beauvoir
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Obtains the Aggregation at Ecole Normale
At 21 Simone became the youngest student to pass the aggregation in the study of philosophy, this path of study gave her the ability to analytically look at society and provide explanations. The Ecole Normale, is also where she met her life-long partner Jean-Paul Sartre. -
'She Came to Stay' publication
Between the years 1931-1943, Simone de Beauvoir taught intermittently before she eventually settled down and focused solely on her writing. She published 'She Came to Stay,' which is a book that explores a female character's desire for independence socially, and economically. But, not only that, the publication explored a dichotomy of wishing for this independence while simultaneously wishing for love and sexual fulfillment. -
'The Second Sex' Publication
After publishing 'She Came to Stay,' she spent more time publishing more works that explored similar themes; exploring the world of freedom. In 1949 Simone published 'The Second Sex,' this work was greeted by many critics. The most notable critic is the Vatican. This book spoke about how women are born free and socioeconomic infrastructure changed that fact. As expected, many men didn't approve of this book, but women flocked to it. -
Works as an Advocate for Abortion Rights & Equal Rights
Her studying of Sartre's philosophy, the drive to write works that explored women's freedom socially, and early feminist ideals gave way to a life of activism. During the French student's rioting in 1968, she made herself visible in support. This led to her being far more public about her critique of the French government, and she continued to be active for the remaining portion of her life. -
Death