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Quotes by Betty Friedan
Betty Friedan (1921-2006) was an American feminist, writer, and activist whose groundbreaking work ignited the second wave of feminism in the United States. Best known for her seminal book, "The Feminine Mystique," published in 1963, Friedan challenged societal norms that confined women to domestic roles, sparking a national conversation about gender equality. Her advocacy not only helped to reshape women's rights but also laid the groundwork for the modern feminist movement, leaving an indelible mark on American society and culture.
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"We need to see men and women as equal partners, but it's hard to think of movies that do that. When I talk to people, they think of movies of forty-five years ago! Hepburn and Tracy!"
Betty Friedan
"It is better for a woman to compete impersonally in society, as men do, than to compete for dominance in her own home with her husband, compete with her neighbors for empty status, and so smother her son that he cannot compete at all."
Betty Friedan