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To what extent does Simone de Beauvoir's aphorism, "One is not born, but becomes a woman", foreshadow the contemporary sex-gender distinction?

Does Simone de Beauvoir famous claim that "One is not born, but becomes a woman" have anything to do with contemporary gender theory (specifically contemporary social movements pertaining ...
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In philosophy, why are feminism and transsexuality so controversial? [closed]

Is it possible for feminism and transsexuality to be discussed philosophically? Is this hindered by the domination of philosophy by males?
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Is transgenderism a radical rejection of feminism?

A woman can be an engineer; a man can be a nurse. A woman can be aggressive; a man can let a woman take the lead. A little girl can play with toy trucks; a little boy can play with dolls; A woman can ...
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