The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan
The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan
- Description
- Friedan's book was instrumental in the rise of a new wave of feminism in mid-20th century America by confronting beliefs and systems that limited women's roles in society.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- book
- date made
- 1963
- associated date
- 1963
- referenced
- Friedan, Betty
- Friedan, Betty
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 9 1/2 in x 7 in x 1 in; 24.13 cm x 17.78 cm x 2.54 cm
- ID Number
- 2013.0302.01
- accession number
- 2013.0302
- catalog number
- 2013.0302.01
- Credit Line
- Gift of Patricia J. Mansfield
- subject
- Women's Rights
- Women's History
- Writing
- Literature
- Books
- See more items in
- Political and Military History: Political History, Women's History Collection
- Government, Politics, and Reform
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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