Betty Friedan's seminal book, "The Feminine Mystique," published in 1963, brought significant attention to women's dissatisfaction with their traditional roles as homemakers and mothers. Friedan's exploration of the "problem that has no name" resonated with many women, highlighting their feelings of unfulfillment and societal pressure. This work is widely credited with sparking the second wave of the women's movement, leading to increased advocacy for women's rights and gender equality.
Betty Friedan and The Feminine Mystique
The author's intention is not clear, but it is possible that she does want readers to sympathize with her unhappiness in order to create a connection and evoke emotions from the audience.
Lauchlan Chipman has written: 'Liberty, equality and unhappiness'
The author likely uses the word "HAPPY" in caps to emphasize its significance and contrast it with the concept of unhappiness. This typographical choice draws attention to the stark difference between the two states, suggesting that happiness is a powerful, sought-after goal. By capitalizing "HAPPY," the author may also be highlighting the societal pressure to achieve this ideal, underscoring the irony of pursuing unhappiness despite the desire for joy.
London, Greece
Maike Andresen has written: 'Self-initiated expatriation' -- subject(s): Emigration and immigration, Exiles, Expatriation
Chula has written: 'Brought up in England'
Geethaa Govindam was written in Sanskrit by Jayadeva Kavi in the Twelfth century. It means The Song Of The Cowherdesses, which describes the love of Lord Krishna for the Gopaalikaas or cowherdesses, especially for Radha. This book initiated the Bhakthi Prasdhaan, the Religious Movement in India, and has been a prime source and stimulant for choreography since then.
A pastor and author in the Emerging Church Movement.
William Bowyer has written: 'Brought out in evidence'
Manuel E. Arguilla is the author of "How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife." He was a Filipino writer known for his short stories depicting rural life in the Philippines.
A pastor and author in the Emerging Church Movement.