Today in Wheeling History: December 4--Feminist Betty Friedan, president of the National Organization for Women and author of "The Feminine Mystique," spoke at Wheeling College's Field House (1968).
The class of 1969 at Wheeling College hosted Betty Friedan, author of the groundbreaking book "The Feminine Mystique," as part of the Benedum lecture series sponsored by the women's group Gamma Pi Epsilon. On December 4, 1968, Friedan gave a lecture in the Wheeling College Field House about her controversial bestseller and ideas. She had recently returned from an extensive trip abroad doing research for her forthcoming book "The New Woman." In her talk, Friedan stressed the need for full equality between the sexes and renewal of the revolution in women's rights. She spoke of the "New Woman" who can take her place in society and home as an equal, sharing responsibilities. This new vision of womanhood, along with the "New Man," would bring better male-female relationships, intimacy and companionship. Her message resonated with many American women seeking change from traditional gender roles. Friedan emphasized continuing to push for equality using civil rights tactics but avoiding separatism.
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The class of 1969 at Wheeling College hosted Betty Friedan, author of the groundbreaking book "The Feminine Mystique," as part of the Benedum lecture series sponsored by the women's group Gamma Pi Epsilon. On December 4, 1968, Friedan gave a lecture in the Wheeling College Field House about her controversial bestseller and ideas. She had recently returned from an extensive trip abroad doing research for her forthcoming book "The New Woman." In her talk, Friedan stressed the need for full equality between the sexes and renewal of the revolution in women's rights. She spoke of the "New Woman" who can take her place in society and home as an equal, sharing responsibilities. This new vision of womanhood, along with the "New Man," would bring better male-female relationships, intimacy and companionship. Her message resonated with many American women seeking change from traditional gender roles. Friedan emphasized continuing to push for equality using civil rights tactics but avoiding separatism.
To learn more: (https://tinyurl.com/bdfbutyv) (https://tinyurl.com/4tk3cww2) (https://tinyurl.com/zffwa922) (https://tinyurl.com/23p3bwm6)
Photo Credits: Wheeling Intelligencer, Wikipedia
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