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Betty Friedan

Born Bettye Naomi Goldstein, feminist revolutionary Betty Friedan (1921–2006) was considered by many to be the "mother" of the second wave of modern feminism. Her struggles against the "Feminine Mystique" and in favor of gender equality led to a fundamental transformation, not only in the way American society views women, but in the way American women view themselves.

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Betty Friedan." (Viewed on March 23, 2023) <https://jwa.org/media/friedan-betty-small-still-image>.

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