We Are Not Born Submissive: How Patriarchy Shapes Women's Lives

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A philosophical exploration of female submission, using insights from feminist thinkers-especially Simone de Beauvoir-to reveal the complexities of women's reality and lived experience What role do women play in the perpetuation of patriarchy On the one hand, popular media urges women to be independent, outspoken, and career-minded. Yet, this s

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"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year"
"Beautifully written and a delight to read. . . . Garcias book is a fascinating provocation for contemporary feminism that deserves a broad readership."---Ellie Anderson, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
"Garcia works diligently to refute the myth of the eternal feminine, or that women are submissive by nature." * Kirkus Reviews *
"[A] good book to include in your studies of lived experiences shaped around the patriarchy."---Gabby Cisneros, Porchlight

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Manon Garcia is assistant professor of philosophy at Yale University.