Essays on Friedan

Political Research Theory: The Feminine Mystique

Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique is considered the commencement of major women’s liberation movements. The 1963’s publication is the most popular of Friedan’s works because it endeared the author to women during the 1960’s. Subsequently, the 1970s feminists noted that the views expressed in The Feminine Mystique established the cornerstone of their movement. In the work, Friedan examined the frequent unhappiness that women of the 1950s experienced on a daily basis. The author described such lack of happiness as “the problem that has no name” (Friedan 15). Typically, women experienced a constant feeling of ...

The media have given the depiction of female-instigated violence a partial coverage, and the belief has been otherwise. In fact, the reporting and the perception of the society have been oriented to male- instigated violence and this construed thought has had a place in the media reporting parlance. Based on this desertion, I have realized a series of shortfalls that have often marred reporting and coverage of female instigated violence. Therefore, I can attest that the partiality in this reporting has construed the social mindsets that male propagates most violence, and the public belief has been that female aggressions ...

The feminine mystique refers to the situation where women in all arrays of activities are not satisfied with the “traditional” perspective of them being only housewives. The growing urge of women to want something more than their husbands, children and their homes. The idea of the past that says that it is automatic for a woman to be happy given these three factors is misguided as studies have shown that this is not the case. This idea then made women to view house work as careers and not performing it with love and care. Women involved in other activities ...

‘In the Suburbs’ is a film made by On Film incorporation. It mainly targets populations in the suburbs - especially the young adults. The film shows how Redbook magazines have exclusively considered the young adults and their importance too. ‘Word to the Wives’ is a comical film done by Telamerica Incorporation that focuses of consumerism and gender roles. It centers on women, and how suburban women trick their husbands into buying new kitchens, therefore, essentially satisfying their dissatisfaction. ‘American Women: Partners Research’ is another film done by Holland-Wegman Productions. It focusses on gender roles, market research, and consumerism. It ...