3. Betty Friedan
Lesson Objective
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 SWBAT assess the writings of Betty Friedan and evaluate her
argument regarding the social conditions that lead to the
subjugation of women within society.
Word of the Day/Initial
Activity
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 Mystique
 a fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something.
 Sexism
 prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis
of gender.
 The Feminist Movement
 Why might women require a civil rights movement similar to that of African
Americans during the 1960s?
 Chart & Share Out
 Discussion
 How is the subjugation of women different and similar to that of African
Americans within American society?
Activity 1: The Writings of
Betty Friedan
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 Focus Question: How did Betty Friedan describe the negative affects
of sexism on American society during the 1960s?
 Read Betty Friedan, The Feminine Mystique
 How were women discriminated against in the early 1960s?
 Write a claim, provide 1 piece of evidence and analyze
 Extension Activity
 Why is there such great discrimination against women who enter the
workforce?
 Share Out
The Writings of Betty Friedan
QuickWrite/ Turn & Talk
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 2 minute to write down a response to this question:
 Why might men resist the idea of women gaining equality to men in the workplace?
 Turn & Talk: 30 seconds per partner
 Share Out
Activity 2: The Feminist
Movement
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 Focus Question: How was the Feminist Movement influenced by
the Feminine Mystique?
 Read The Feminist Movement
 How did the Feminine Mystique address issues that concerned
American women after World War II?
 Write a claim, provide 1 piece of evidence and analyze
 Extension Activity
 How did the Feminine Mystique influence the Women’s Liberation
Movement in the 1960s?
 Share Out
Mini-Lesson
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 1. Early Women’s Rights (1890-1920s)
 a. Margaret Sanger and birth control
 b. Susan B. Anthony and voting rights
 2. The Women’s Rights Movement (1960s)
 a. Often called the Feminist Movement
 b. Will strive for social equality and increased opportunities for women
in the workforce.
 3. Betty Friedan
 a. The Feminine Mystique
 a. Describes social inequalities experienced by women post-WWII
 b. Women expected to stay at home or work for less than men.
 4. Roe v. Wade
 a. Women gain right to abortions
 b. Gov. cannot restrict a woman’s right to privacy (5th amendment)
 Exit Ticket
Summary
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Books such as Uncle Tom’s Cabin, How the Other Half Lives, and The
Feminine Mystique all show that literature can sometimes
a. expose government corruption
b. cause violent revolution
c. begin military conflict
d. encourage social reform
2) Share with me one thing that you find interesting from class today. Why do
you find it interesting?
3) Share with me one-way in which the information from class today affects
your life today.