friedan

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friedan

A woman reads a book by Betty Friedan.

Definition

Proper noun A surname, specifically referring to Betty Friedan (1921-2006), a prominent United States feminist, activist, and writer. She is best known as a founder of the National Organization for Women (NOW) and for authoring the influential book The Feminine Mystique (1963), which challenged traditional roles of women in post-World War II society.

Usage

This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure Betty Friedan. It is not used as a common noun. * Her research was influenced by the work of Friedan and other second-wave feminists. * Friedan's book sparked a national conversation about women's fulfillment.

Advanced Usage
  • The Friedan Thesis: Refers to the central argument in that widespread unhappiness among mid-20th century American housewives (termed "the problem that has no name") was caused by a societal system that limited women's identities to domestic roles.
Variants and Related Words
  • Friedanesque (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the ideas, style, or impact of Betty Friedan.
    • The essay offered a Friedanesque critique of modern domesticity.
Synonyms
  • Betty Friedan (full name)
  • Bettye Naomi Goldstein (maiden name)

Note: As a proper noun referring to a specific person, there are no true conceptual synonyms. The synonyms listed are alternative names for the same individual.

friedan

A woman reads a book by Betty Friedan.

Noun
  1. United States feminist who founded a national organization for women (born in 1921)

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