{"title":"Rachel Shteir","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of Rachel Shteir, an acclaimed author renowned for her insightful explorations into the world of culture and history. With a knack for delving into the intricacies of social phenomena, Shteir brings a unique perspective to her writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is the biography of \u003cem\u003eBetty Friedan\u003c\/em\u003e, a pivotal figure in the feminist movement. In this biography, Shteir meticulously unravels the life and influence of Friedan, offering readers an in-depth understanding of her contributions and the broader implications on society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRachel Shteir’s books are must-reads for anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a blend of thorough research and engaging narrative. Her works not only inform but also inspire curiosity about the forces that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"betty-friedan-by-rachel-shteir-9780300220025","title":"Betty Friedan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new portrait of Betty Friedan, the author and activist acclaimed as the mother of second-wave feminism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe feminist writer and activist Betty Friedan (1921–2006), pathbreaking author of \u003ci\u003eThe Feminine Mystique\u003c\/i\u003e, was powerful and polarising. In this biography, the first in more than twenty years, Rachel Shteir draws on Friedan’s papers and on interviews with family, colleagues, and friends to create a nuanced portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFriedan, born Bettye Naomi Goldstein, chafed at society’s restrictions from a young age. As a journalist, she covered racism, sexism, labour, class inequality, and anti-Semitism. As a wife and mother, she struggled to balance her work and homemaking. Her malaise as a housewife and her research into the feelings of other women resulted in \u003ci\u003eThe Feminine Mystique\u003c\/i\u003e (1963), which made her a celebrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing her influence, Friedan cofounded the National Organization for Women, the National Women’s Political Caucus, and the National Association to Repeal Abortion Laws. She fought for the Equal Rights Amendment, universal childcare, and workplace protections for mothers, but she disagreed with the women’s liberation movement over “sexual politics.” Her volatility and public conflicts fractured key relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShteir considers how Friedan’s Judaism was essential to her feminism, presenting a new Friedan for a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855730036972,"sku":"9780300220025","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300220025.jpg?v=1759275423"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/rachel-shteir.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}