Betty Friedan | Radcliffe Institute

A feminist, activist, and author, Betty Friedan helped launch the women's movement of the 1960s with her groundbreaking book The Feminine Mystique. She was active in many feminist and political organizations, taught at several universities, lectured widely, and published numerous articles on gender and aging. Throughout her life, Friedan was a leading advocate for women making full use of their education, talents, and skills.