
Betty Friedan's 'The Feminine Mystique' delves into the societal expectations and pressures faced by women in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly focusing on the concept of the ideal housewife and mother. Friedan critiques the limitations imposed on women, highlighting the lack of fulfillment and identity crisis experienced by many women in that era. Through a blend of historical analysis and personal anecdotes, the book sheds light on the struggles of women in a male-dominated society, challenging traditional gender roles and advocating for women's liberation and empowerment.
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Content warnings for The Feminine Mystique may include discussions on mental health issues, depression, and the historical context of sexism and homophobia.
From The Publisher:
Landmark, groundbreaking, classic these adjectives barely describe the earthshaking and long-lasting effects of Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique. This is the book that defined "the problem that has no name," that launched the Second Wave of the feminist movement, and has been awakening women and men with its insights into social relations, which still remain fresh, ever since. A national bestseller, with over 1 million copies sold.
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could not finish because it was so mind numbingly repetitive and boring. will rant more later
About the Author:
Betty Friedan (1921-2006), a transformational leader of the women's movement, founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) and authored many works, including The Second Stage, The Fountain of Age, and Life So Far.
Gail Collins, the best-selling author of When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present, is a national columnist for the New York Times. She lives in New York City.
Anna Quindlen is an award-winning columnist and novelist. She left journalism in 1995 to write fiction full time and has published three bestsellers. She lives in New York City.
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