A Critical Study of Feministic Ideas of Simone De Beauvoir about Marriage and Motherhood An Approach Based on Imam Khomeini's Viewpoints

This research work intends to carry a critical approach toward feminist viewpoints of Simone de Beauvoir, the renowned French existentialist, by virtue of verses and traditions with an eye on Imam Khomeini’s thoughts. She is the author of “Le Deuxième Sexe” (The Second Sex). Since its publication in 1949, the book has been subject of heated discussions both in social feminism and feminist Divinity. Feminism is not an integrated phenomenon, but in a relatively inclusive definition we can say that feminism or the nobility of women is against any social, personal and economic discrimination against women because of their gender. Advocates of feminism have tried to present an image of women growing according to the standards of the Western world and showing signs of modern, revolutionary and reformative thoughts. Whereas Islam, that is the most perfect Divine religion and ultimate source of the Divine revelations, claims it has redefined the nature of women as a human being, has restored their identity lost in the course of history, and has presented a perfect model for manifestation of this beautiful creature of God. This paper, developed by library studies, has worked on a critical approach toward Simone de Beauvoir’s feminist views on marriage and motherhood. On the other side, this paper has presented Islamic views by virtue of verses and traditions and Imam Khomeini’s opinions.