The Uncommon Man
February 06, 2006
Betty Friedan Passes
On Saturday, Feminist leader Betty Friedan died. She was the author of the ground-breaking book The Feminine Mystique. She was also the founder of the National Organization for Women (NOW), convener of the National Women's Political Caucus and a leader in the efforts to pass the Equal Rights Amendment.
via CNN - Betty Friedan, philosopher of modern-day feminism, dies
UPDATE: an overview of the complex work of Betty Friedan - places she stepped things forward, places she fell short. Via Hugo Schwyzer - A Brief Reflection on Betty Friedan
Posted by Russell at February 6, 2006 08:15 AM
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