Betty Friedan
5 books
About the Author
Betty Friedan was a pioneering feminist author, activist, and journalist whose groundbreaking work ignited the second wave of feminism in the United States. Born in 1921 in Peoria, Illinois, she graduated from Smith College and began her career as a reporter before turning to writing about women's issues. Her seminal 1963 book, The Feminine Mystique, exposed the dissatisfaction and unfulfilled potential of middle-class housewives, challenging the post-World War II ideal of domestic bliss and sparking a national conversation on gender equality. Friedan co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966 and continued to advocate for women's rights through her writings and leadership until her death in 2006. Her legacy endures as a catalyst for profound social change, empowering generations of women to pursue careers, education, and personal fulfillment beyond traditional roles.
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analytical
passionate
Books by Betty Friedan
