“It is easier to live through someone else than to complete yourself. The freedom to lead and plan your own life is frightening if you have never faced it before. It is frightening when a woman finally realizes that there is no answer to the question 'who am I' except the voice inside herself.”
Quote by Betty Friedan
Work
The Feminine Mystique
Published in 1963, this influential book delves into the experiences and challenges faced by women in the 1950s and 1960s, highlighting the dissatisfaction and the search for purpose beyond traditional domestic roles. 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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