De Beauvoir, Smith, Lorde

Question 1: In the video, Simone de Beauvoir claims that “One is not born a woman but becomes one.” What does this mean? Do you agree or disagree? Discuss by giving an example from your life. (discussion response: 125-150 words, which is ½ double-spaced page, font 12, standard margins) Question 2: In the assigned video, Audre Lorde explains that when the forces of discrimination “appear to destroy me, it will not be long before they appear to destroy you.” Discuss, using an example from history, your life, or the news. (discussion response: 125-150 words, which is ½ double-spaced page, font 12, standard margins)