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"The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan sparked the feminist movement in the 1960s from "summary" of Books That Changed History by DK
Published in 1963, "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan is considered a groundbreaking book that played a pivotal role in sparking the feminist movement in the 1960s. Friedan's work shed light on the dissatisfaction and unfulfillment experienced by many women who were confined to traditional roles as wives and mothers, despite having aspirations and talents beyond the domestic sphere. Friedan coined the term "the feminine mystique" to describe the cultural pressure on women to find fulfillment and identity solely through their roles as wives and mothers. She argued that this narrow focus on domesticity stifled women's potential for personal and professional growth, leading to feelings of emptiness and discontent. Through a combination of personal anecdotes, sociological research, and cultural analysis, Friedan challenged the prevailing notion that women could only find happiness and fulfillment through marria...
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