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Definition of Friedan
1. Noun. United States feminist who founded a national organization for women (born in 1921).
Generic synonyms: Feminist, Libber, Women's Liberationist, Women's Rightist
Lexicographical Neighbors of Friedan
Literary usage of Friedan
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Women's Colleges in the United States: History, Issues & Challenges by Irene Harwarth (1998)
"The conflict described by Friedan as the "problem that has no name" caused ...
After Friedan came a stream of books carrying her arguments to new realms. ..."
2. Long Island Alive! by Francine Silverman (2002)
"Writer Betty Friedan, known as one of the founders of Women's Lib, ... Ms.
Friedan replied, "In! The thought had not crossed my mind and frankly I didn't ..."
3. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"In 1981 or 1982 the cover ofa New York Times Magazine carried the headline “Betty
Friedan Critiques the Women's Movement.” You can see the reason for using ..."