"The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan is a groundbreaking work that challenges the 1950s view of women as mere housewives, bound to domestic life. Friedan explores the pervasive dissatisfaction among women in that era, who felt unfulfilled by societal expectations to find identity solely through marriage and motherhood. The book is credited with sparking the second wave of American feminism by articulating the hidden, unspoken lives of countless women. It investigates issues of women's mental health and their roles in society, pushing against the notion that women could only find happiness in servitude to their families. "The Feminine Mystique" is a powerful call for women to embrace opportunities outside the home and assert their individuality and abilities.
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