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Betty Friedan

(1921–2006) Journalist United States

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Betty Friedan was a journalist from the United States, best known for The Feminine Mystique.

Quick Facts About Betty Friedan

Born
February 4, 1921
Died
February 4, 2006
Nationality
United States
Profession
Journalist
Notable works
The Feminine Mystique
Known for
The Feminine Mystique, The Fountain of Age, The Second Stage

About Betty Friedan

Betty Friedan 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. In 1966, Friedan co-founded and was elected the first president of the National Organization for Women (NOW), which aimed to bring women "into the mainstream of American society now [in] fully equal partnership with men."

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

National Women's Hall of Fame Humanist of the Year

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