Betty Friedan wrote "The Feminine Mystique" in 1963. The book's main message was to expose the idea of "the feminine mystique," which is a false societal notion that women can only find fulfillment through being a wife and mother. She argued that this idea was oppressive and limited women's potential and opportunities. Friedan encouraged women to strive for intellectual and professional fulfillment and challenge traditional gender roles. "The Feminine Mystique" is widely credited with sparking the second wave of feminism in the United States.
