The Feminine Mystique
The Feminine Mystique is Betty Friedan's study of American women's lives, first published by W. W. Norton in the United States in February 1963. It challenged the idea that women could find fulfilment only as housewives and mothers, and is often named as a catalyst of US second-wave feminism.
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First published
- W. W. Norton, United States, 1963
The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan was first published in 1963. We track 2 editions.
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- 52 on Open Library, 33 in English
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- Articles in 26 languages
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How many editions of The Feminine Mystique are there?
We track 2 editions of The Feminine Mystique. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Did The Feminine Mystique win any awards?
Yes: The Feminine Mystique won the Pulitzer Prize (1964), according to Wikidata.
When was The Feminine Mystique first published?
The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan was first published in 1963.
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- The Feminine Mystique, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- The Feminine Mystique (Q2438791), Wikidata (wikidata.org)
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