First published 1981
A prominent voice of the women's movement, Betty Friedan warns against factionalism and identity politics. Instead, she pushes for a focus on political and economic inequalities, and working with men to remake private and public life. Friedan's agenda to save families is shockingly bold, from flex time and communal living to company-sponsored daycare. At the core, Friedan believes a truly equitable preservation of marriage and family requires a sweeping reorganization of middle-class norms.
Genres: 20th-century, feminism, social-issues, non-fiction, 21st-century, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: political-agenda, social-commentary
Setting: United States, États-Unis, USA
346 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster