Problematic Feminist: Simone de Beauvoir (From Patreon)

She was a feminist, existentialist philosopher, and the author of one of the most read feminist texts, The Second Sex; but behind closed doors, Simone, and her partner Jean-Paul Sartre, were abusive predators.  How do we reconcile such an important part of our feminist history, and make known the fact that Simone was not a good person? This episode was brought to you by Nutrafol! Go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code "ANGRY" to save $10 off your first month's subscription AND free shipping! This episode is ALSO sponsored by Hello Fresh, America's #1 meal kit! go to HelloFresh.com/50angry and use code 50angry for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! AND from NOW until HALLOWEEN Snugg Box is offering 20% off for all of the Angry Feminist listeners when you use code Feminist20 at checkout!! JOIN ME ON PATREON FOR THE ANGRY FEMINIST BOOK CLUB! Join me on Zoom for the BOOK CLUB PARTY on August 30th! Stay tuned for times! Also watch out for TWO bonus episodes this month! https://www.patreon.com/angryneighborhoodfeminist GET YOUR YANF MERCH! https://yanfpodcast.threadless.com/  Do you have a topic that you want the show to take on?    Email: [email protected] Social media:     Instagram: @angryneighborhoodfeminist **Don't forget to REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices