A Signpost of the Second Wave of the Feminist Movement

question 36

Essay

A signpost of the second wave of the feminist movement in the United States was Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique.To what concept does the phrase "feminine mystique" refer?

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Definitions:

Motives

Internal states or desires that energize and direct behavior towards specific goals.

Expectations

Beliefs or anticipations about the way events, behaviors, or things should be in the future.

Theoretical Diversity

The presence and acceptance of a variety of theories or viewpoints in any field of study, acknowledging that multiple perspectives can contribute to a comprehensive understanding of a topic.

Nature And Nurture

The debate regarding the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities (nature) versus personal experiences (nurture) in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.