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Instructional Video

On This Day: Publication of The Feminine Mystique

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When Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique, it was considered a manifesto for women who suffered from the problem that has no name. Clips from authors and historians, as well as the writer herself, help class members consider the importance of this groundbreaking work. Viewers follow the video with a discussion of the relevance of Friedan's book today.

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Concepts

feminism, women's history, women's movements, women's rights, the 1950s, american history, gender roles, gender, gender bias, gender equality, the 1960s

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

Use clips to provoke discussion of gender roles in the 1950s and today
Listen to Friedan's speech and compare her thoughts to text from The Feminine Mystique

Classroom Considerations

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Pros

Clips include both readings from Friedan's work and a speech by the author to add authenticity
Videos are relatively short and easy to integrate into instruction

Cons

None

Common Core

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