American Association of University Women members with President John F. Kennedy as he signs the Equal Pay Act into law in 1963

More than six decades later, the publication remains a key moment in the history of social movements in the United States.

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Originally published on #ThisDayInHistory in 1963, #TheFeminineMystique by #BettyFriedan was a sensation. It played a key rôle in launching #SecondWaveFeminism in the United States. I still assign large sections of it; consider reading it if you have not. zurl.co/ivOjs

Breaking Down Patriarchy: "The Myth of the Equal Marriage" | #Patriarchy101 #TheSecondShift #ExpectationGap #GoingRate #NuclearFamily #SecondWaveFeminism #Resentment #AFamilyMyth
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Second & Fifth Wave Feminism (1963-1980) Personal is Political Class is back in session explaining the mission of Second Wave Feminism, what it achieved, where it fell short, who was important, etc. Check out the books The Second Sex (Simone de Beauvoir) and The Feminine Mystique (Betty Friednan) Please complete the assignment: Google or Ask ChatGPT about Third/Fourth Wave Feminism so no one can fool you or try to convince you to be a feminist is shameful or means you hate men! That's sexist and uninformed.  And we take a quick peek at Fifth Wave Feminism - is it controversial?  Is it real?

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Second-wave feminism - Wikipedia

Second-wave feminism (1960s–1980s) broadened the debate to include cultural inequalities, gender norms, and the role of women in society. It tackled issues from reproductive rights to workplace discrimination. #SecondWaveFeminism
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The correct answer is “True.” Simone de Beauvoir's book The Second Sex is considered one of the foundational texts of second-wave feminism.

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My mom: a working class icon originally published on Cohost, March 1st 2023

I am lucky enough to have a cool mom to talk about in honor of #WomensHistoryMonth. She was the 1st certified woman crane operator in WA state in the early 80s. I just added a few newly-unearthed pictures to this piece I wrote last year! ♀️ #WomensLib #SecondWaveFeminism
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Simone de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex challenged gender norms, shaping feminist thought. “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.” #KnowHerStory #SecondWaveFeminism #FeministPhilosophy #EqualityForAll #TrailblazingWomen

Audre Lorde’s powerful words demanded feminism embrace race, class, and sexuality. Her legacy reminds us that diversity strengthens justice. #KnowHerStory #SecondWaveFeminism #IntersectionalFeminism #TrailblazingWomen #AcceptanceWithoutUnderstanding

Gloria Steinem’s activism brought feminism to the mainstream. Through Ms. Magazine & advocacy, she pushed for reproductive rights, workplace equity, & more. #KnowHerStory #SecondWaveFeminism #EqualityForAll #IntersectionalFeminism #TrailblazingWomen

Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique sparked a movement. Her work challenged women to envision lives beyond domesticity, shaping second-wave feminism. #KnowHerStory #SecondWaveFeminism #EqualityForAll #TrailblazingWomen #AcceptanceWithoutUnderstanding