The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan

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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.

Date Made: 1963Associated Date: 1963

Author: Friedan, BettyMaker; Author: Friedan, Betty

Location: Currently not on view

General Subject Association: Women's RightsWomen's HistorySubject: WritingGeneral Subject Association: LiteratureBooks

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See more items in: Political and Military History: Political History, Women's History Collection, Government, Politics, and Reform

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Credit Line: Gift of Patricia J. Mansfield

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2013.0302.01Accession Number: 2013.0302Catalog Number: 2013.0302.01

Object Name: book

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-f57a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1453058

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