Betty Friedan was central to the reshaping of American attitudes toward women's lives and rights. Through decades of social activism, strategic thinking and powerful writing, Friedan was one of contemporary society's most effective leaders.
"The Feminine Mystique", detailed the frustrating lives of countless American women who were expected to find fulfillment primarily through the achievements of husbands and children. The book made an enormous impact, triggering a period of change that continues today.
Friedan was central to this evolution for women, through lectures and writing. She was a founder of the National Organization for Women, a convener of the National Women's Political Caucus, and a key leader in the struggle for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. She was co-chair of Women, Men and Media, a gender-based research organization that conducts research on gender and the media.
My eternal thanks to her for her pioneering spirit.
Rest in Peace, Ms. Friedan.
Thank you.
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