Simone de Beauvoir changed how we think about feminism by focusing on freedom and personal choice. She pointed out that women have often been seen as "the Other," which means they were not given the same respect and opportunities as men.

1. Key Ideas:

   • Freedom: Beauvoir believed that women should create their own paths to be their true selves.
   • Responsibility: Everyone is responsible for shaping who they are through their actions.

2. Example:

   • In her important book, "The Second Sex," she talks about how being a woman isn’t just something you are; it’s something you create with your choices.

3. Impact:

   • Beauvoir's ideas encourage women to break free from traditional roles and show who they really are. This helped create a more open and accepting type of feminism.

By mixing her thoughts on personal choice with feminist ideas, Beauvoir helped start modern feminist thinking.