Betty friedan biography site

(1921-2006)

Who Was Betty Friedan?

In 1963, writer, feminist and women's rights activist Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique, which explores the idea of women finding fulfillment beyond traditional roles.

Friedan co-founded the National Organization for Women in 1966 and served as its first president. She published The Second Stage in 1982 and The Fountain of Age in 1993.

Quick Facts

FULL NAME: Bettye Naomi Goldstein Freidan
BORN: February 4, 1921
BIRTHPLACE: Peoria, Illinois
SPOUSE: Carl Friedan (m.

Betty friedan biography site

1947–1969)
CHILDREN: Daniel Friedan

Early Life and Career

Friedan was born Bettye Naomi Goldstein on February 4, 1921, in Peoria, Illinois. With her book The Feminine Mystique (1963), Friedan broke new ground by exploring the idea of women finding personal fulfillment outside of their traditional roles.

She also helped advance the women's rights movement as one of the founders of the National Organization for Women.

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