“If women’s role in life is limited solely to housewife/mother, it clearly ends when she can no longer bear more children and the children she has borne leave home.”
Book:Fountain of Age
Quote by Betty Friedan
Work
Fountain of Age
This book delves into the complexities of aging and the pursuit of eternal youth, offering a thought-provoking narrative that examines the human condition through the lens of time and longevity. more
Author
Betty Friedan
Betty Friedan was an American writer renowned for her groundbreaking work, 'The Feminine Mystique,' which had a profound impact on the women's liberation movement of the 20th century. Her writing exposed the dilemmas faced by women in society, the family, and the workplace, sparking a reevaluation of their status and rights. more
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Source: History of woman suffrage
Source: The Elizabeth Cady Stanton-Susan B. Anthony reader: correspondence, writings, speeches