Betty Friedan

Betty Friedan was an influential feminist thinker and author of The Feminine Mystique, a book that ignited the second-wave feminism movement.

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Profession :

Novelist

Birthday :

February 4, 1921

Death Date:

February 04, 2006

Age :

85

Betty Friedan, an influential American feminist writer and activist, gained prominence for her revolutionary book “The Feminine Mystique,” published in 1963. This work delved into the dissatisfaction experienced by modern women confined to traditional roles and played a significant role in igniting the second wave of feminism in the United States. Friedan also co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) and the National Women’s Political Caucus, and wrote several other books on feminism, such as “It Changed My Life: Writings on the Women’s Movement” and “The Second Stage.” She received numerous accolades for her contributions to women’s rights, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.