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“The suburban housewife - she was the dream image of the young American women and the envy, it was said, of women all over the world. The American housewife - freed by science and labor-saving appliances from the drudgery, the dangers of childbirth, and the illnesses of her grandmother had found true feminine fulfillment.”

Quote by Betty Friedan

Book:The Feminine Mystique

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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

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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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