A review by sebollinger
The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan

4.0

Betty Friedan was a pioneer of her time and successfully brought second wave feminism to the world. Yes, the book is outdated. Yes, it focuses mostly on the stories of white, straight women. Yes, the movement has evolved by leaps and bounds since this was written. But women would not be where we are without this groundbreaking work. For a modern reader, the writing can seem repetitive and obvious, but within that context, it was revolutionary. A must read for all feminists everywhere.