Betty Friedan

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Betty Friedan

Political Science

#61

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#103

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#36

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Human Rights

#10

World Rank

#11

Historical Rank

#3

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Betty Friedan

Psychology

#195

World Rank

#294

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#134

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Social Psychology

#416

World Rank

#432

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#149

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psychology Degrees

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• Political Science
• Psychology

Betty Friedan's Degrees

• Bachelors Psychology Smith College
• Doctorate Social Psychology University of California, Berkeley

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Why Is Betty Friedan Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Betty Friedan was an American feminist writer and activist. A leading figure in the women's movement in the United States, her 1963 book The Feminine Mystique is often credited with sparking the second wave of American feminism in the 20th century. In 1966, Friedan co-founded and was elected the first president of the National Organization for Women , which aimed to bring women "into the mainstream of American society now [in] fully equal partnership with men".

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Betty Friedan?

Betty Friedan is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of California, Berkeley
• Smith College

What Are Betty Friedan's Academic Contributions?

Betty Friedan is most known for their academic work in the field of political science. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of and psychology.

Betty Friedan has made the following academic contributions:

• The Fountain of Age