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AP European History
Unit 9 – Cold War and Contemporary Europe
Topic 9.11
What impact did Simone de Beauvoir's "The Second Sex" (1949) have on women's rights movements in Europe?
Its publication caused widespread protests against gender equality initiatives throughout Europe.
It became a foundational text for feminist thought, inspiring many women’s liberation movements across Europe.
It resulted in De Beauvoir being exiled from France due to its controversial content.
It led directly to legislation granting universal suffrage for women across Europe.
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