Betty+Friedan




 *  Betty Friedan was born on February 4, 1921 in Peoria, Illinos. In 1963, Betty Friedan worte the first ground breaking book, //The Feminine Mystique//. It talked about the idea of women finding personal fulfillment outside of their traditional roles. Betty Friedan helped advance the women's rights movement by founding the National Organization for Women (NOW). Betty graduated from Smith College in 1942 with a bachelors degree. As an icon in the women's right movement, Betty did more than wirte about confriming gender sterotypes. She co-founded the National Organization for Women in 1966, serving as the first president of the (NOW). Betty also fought for abortion rights by establishing the National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws (NARAL) in 1969. With the help of Gloria Steinem and Betty Azbug, they created the National Women's Political Caucus in 1971. In 1982 Betty Friedan published //The Second Stage//, which helps women that were wrestling with the demands of work and home. In 1993 Betty Published another book named, //The Fountain of Age// which explores the stages of a woman's life. On February 4, 2006 Betty Friedan died of heart faliure. She may not be here fighting for us but we all have a little bit of her in our hearts. **