Simone de Beauvoir believed that until women begin to think of themselves as a group, they will believe that they are abnormal human beings.

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Simone de Beauvoir argued that women have been historically considered 'the Other' and that they must recognize themselves as a collective to overcome the oppression and societal norms that have historically marginalized them. This idea is central to her work "The Second Sex," where she explores the concept of women being seen as deviations from the norm (which is defined as male) and the importance of solidarity among women to challenge this perception.

Simone De Beauvoir Believed That Until Women Begin to Think