First nature

Author: Jean Duche
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Publication Date: 2001-08-01
Features: What is sex? Is it male or female? Simone de Beauvoir, in her classic work The Second Sex, argues that men are sex, and women are the second sex. However, Jean Duche takes a contrary stance, asserting that women are sex, while men are the subordinate second sex. This erudite sociologist and historian cites numerous examples, from animal sexual behavior to the sexual customs of primitive tribes, from the sexual cultures of ancient civilizations to the feminist revolutions of modern times. His work echoes and contrasts with The Second Sex, creating an intriguing parallel.