Passing of a great woman

[anysia]

Betty Friedan, philosopher of modern-day feminism, dies



WASHINGTON (AP) -- Betty Friedan, whose manifesto "The Feminine Mystique" became a best seller in the 1960s and laid the groundwork for the modern feminist movement, died Saturday, her birthday. She was 85.

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[akire-yta.livejournal.com]

*sighs*

Another good one gone...at least 85 was a decent innings

She did so much for women...

[anysia.livejournal.com]

And most of the younger ones haven't a clue.

Yes, 85. Born and died on the same day, 85 yrs apart. I think she would have enjoyed the irony of that.