Philosophy: Simone de Beauvoir: The Second Sex, Vol. 1 part 1, Vol. 2 part 1 and Vol. 2 part 4 Topical Past Paper Questions

(a) Explain the significance of males assuming active roles and females assuming passive roles according to de Beauvoir. (b) Evaluate the significance of males assuming active roles and females assuming passive roles according to de Beauvoir.

(a) Explain how de Beauvoir uses reciprocity as a vehicle for change. [10] (b) Evaluate how de Beauvoir uses reciprocity as a vehicle for change. [15]

(a) Explain the view that work is a complex issue for women. [10] (b) Evaluate the view that work is a complex issue for women. [15]