Betty Friedan Research Paper

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Betty Friedan was born on February 4, 1921, in Peoria, Illinois. Growing up as a Jewish child, Betty endured the anti-Semitism prevalent in the US. In high school, Betty wrote in her school newspaper speaking against injustice and anti-Semitism that occurred throughout the US. Later, when Betty wanted to write columns in the school newspaper, she was denied by the group’s leaders. This was no problem, however, as Betty and six of her friends began their own magazine. Throughout her childhood and adult years, Betty was an active individual who was rebellious and decisive about what she wanted to say and do without questioning herself. She was also a very strong individual with a lot of self-will. With this attitude and presence, Betty

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