Betty Friedan

Definition

Betty Friedan was an American feminist writer and activist. She wrote "The Feminine Mystique" and co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW), pushing for equal rights legislation.

Related terms

National Organization for Women (NOW): An American feminist organization founded in 1966 by Betty Friedan and others, dedicated to achieving full equality for women through education and litigation.

Equal Rights Amendment (ERA): A proposed amendment to the US Constitution stating that civil rights may not be denied on the basis of one's sex.

Women's Suffrage: The right of women to vote in elections; a key issue in first-wave feminism.