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Biographical Information
Betty Friedan was born February 4, 1921 in Peoria, IL and passed away February 4, 2006 in Washington, D.C. -
The Feminine Mystique
Betty Friedan wrote The Feminine Mystique, a groundbreaking work of nonfiction that discussed the common assumption that women should be happy and content at home taking care of the house and kids. Drawing from years of research and conducted interviews Friedan explored how careers and furthered education where very much so realistic desires for women.
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National Organization for Women
Friedan formed the National Organization for Women, with Pauli Murray and Aileen Hernandez, and served as its’ first president. The National Organization for Women is still today a leading feminist organization: aimed at furthering equality, ending discrimination, and societal change.
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Women’s Strike for Equality
On the 50th anniversary of Women’s right to vote Friedan organized a strike (sponsored by the National Organization for Women) to advocate for continued gender discrimination seen fifty years later. On the day of the strike 50,000 supporters marched down fifth avenue in New York City, showing the following the movement had. This strike helped to bring together “old” and “new” feminists, a good show of camaraderie.
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National Women’s Political Caucus
Friedan next got together with Congresswoman Bella Abzug, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, and feminist Gloria Steinem to co-found the National Women’s Political Caucus. Through that foundation they were able to make changes in law surrounding hiring practices (gender-specific wanted ads), gender pay differences, and pregnancy discrimination.
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/betty-friedan