![]() ![]() ![]() Second-wave feminism also drew attention to problems like- domestic violence, marital rape, engendered rape crisis centres and women’s shelters, and also helped introduce changes in custody laws and divorce laws. Through her words, Friedan attempts to galvanise its readers to join the feminist movement. The book spans over 14 comprehensive chapters that identify, locate and give thought-provoking explanations for the experiences of women. The Feminine Mystique was published in 1963 and shed light on the deep discontentment women experienced, owing to their duties, obligations and their overall lifestyle in American society. The movement majorly focused on critiquing the patriarchal institutions and cultural practices that governed society. It is interesting to note that Betty Friedan is credited to be the face of the second wave of the feminist movement. ![]() ![]() She later penned her autobiography titled Life so far. During her career as an activist she wrote several books that included- The Second Stage, It Changed My Life: Writings on the Women’s Movement, Beyond Gender and The Fountain of Age. Born in 1921 In Illinois, Betty completed her education at Berkley and later founded the National Organization for women in the year 1966. A pioneer of the feminist movement, a crusader for equal rights and an acclaimed author, Betty Friedan is best known for her work The Feminine Mystique. ![]()
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