Betty Freidan

Question 1

Who was Betty Freidan?

Answer 1

Betty Freidan is linked mainly to the development of feminist ideology, via her work ‘The Feminine Mystique’ 1963.

Question 2

Which type of liberal was Betty Freidan?

Answer 2

Betty Freidan was a modern liberal.

Question 3

What were Betty Freidan’s beliefs on human nature?

Answer 3

Betty Freidan argued that women are human, humans are rational and so women are rational also
(thus deserve equal rights with men)

Question 4

What were Betty Freidan’s beliefs on the state?

Answer 4

Betty Freidan argued that the state should legislate to prevent the continued discrimination against female individuals
(allowing equality of opportunity and freedom for women)

Question 5

What were Betty Freidan’s beliefs on society?

Answer 5

Betty Freidan believed that society remained chauvinistic against women, this must change
(allowing equality of opportunity and freedom for women)

Question 6

What were Betty Freidan’s beliefs on the economy?

Answer 6

Betty Freidan argued that free-market capitalism should be an ally of female emancipation, if allied by legislation precluding sexual discrimination
(allowing equality of opportunity and freedom for women)