The Affluent Society (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year was Betty Friedan born?
In what year was Betty Friedan born?
1921
What subject did Betty Friedan study at Smith College?
What subject did Betty Friedan study at Smith College?
Psychology
When did Betty Friedan publish 'The Feminine Mystique'?
When did Betty Friedan publish 'The Feminine Mystique'?
1963
What did 'The Feminine Mystique' challenge?
What did 'The Feminine Mystique' challenge?
Fulfillment through homemaking/motherhood only
What was Friedan's 'problem with no name'?
What was Friedan's 'problem with no name'?
Dissatisfaction of suburban housewives
In what year did Friedan co-found the National Organisation for Women?
In what year did Friedan co-found the National Organisation for Women?
1966
What position did Betty Friedan hold in NOW?
What position did Betty Friedan hold in NOW?
First President
When did Friedan organise the Women's Strike for Equality?
When did Friedan organise the Women's Strike for Equality?
1970
What did the Women's Strike for Equality advocate for?
What did the Women's Strike for Equality advocate for?
Equal employment & education opportunities
What did Friedan criticise the media for perpetuating?
What did Friedan criticise the media for perpetuating?
Unrealistic & restrictive images of women
When did Betty Friedan marry Carl Friedan?
When did Betty Friedan marry Carl Friedan?
1947
What work did Friedan do before focusing on women's issues?
What work did Friedan do before focusing on women's issues?
Journalist & labor union activist