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Betty Friedan ( / ˈfriːdən, friːˈdæn, frɪ -/; [1] February 4, 1921 – February 4, 2006) was an American feminist writer and activist. A leading figure in the women's movement in the United States, her 1963 book The Feminine Mystique is often credited with sparking the second wave of American feminism in the 20th century.
Learn about Betty Friedan, the journalist, activist, and co-founder of NOW who wrote The Feminine Mystique and sparked the women's movement. Explore her life, achievements, challenges, and legacy.
Betty Friedan (born February 4, 1921, Peoria, Illinois, U.S.—died February 4, 2006, Washington, D.C.) was an American feminist best known for her book The Feminine Mystique (1963), which explores the causes of the frustrations of modern women in traditional roles.
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Nov 9, 2009 · Betty Friedan died of heart failure on February 4, 2006, in Washington, D.C. She is remembered as one of the leading voices of the feminist and women’s rights movement of the...
Mar 8, 2024 · Learn about Betty Friedan, the writer, feminist and women's rights activist who published The Feminine Mystique and co-founded NOW, NARAL and the National Women's Political Caucus. Explore her life, career, achievements and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
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Feb 3, 2021 · If she were alive today, the feminist Betty Friedan would turn 100 this year. It has been 15 years since she died on her birthday, Feb. 4, 2006, at age 85, and on Thursday there’ll be a...
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Feb 4, 2021 · Learn how the acclaimed reformer and author stoked the white, middle-class feminist movement and addressed a "problem that had no name" in her landmark 1963 book. Explore her personal and professional journey, her activism, and her impact on society and culture.
