Betty Friedan

May 4, 2024 | collider.com | Betty Friedan |Rebecca Schriesheim

Betty Draper was unfairly painted as a villain in Mad Men, but was actually a victim of Don Draper. The series failed to fully explore Betty's character and never separated her from the men in her life. January Jones gave an underrated performance, highlighting missed opportunities to portray the struggles of women in the 60s. She was ice that was never allowed to thaw. Betty Draper was never given the courtesy to explore the depths of her emotions.

Feb 4, 2024 | sdjewishworld.com | Betty Friedan

Betty Friedan (Photo: Wikipedia)Betty Friedan (Feb. 4, 1921 – Feb. 4, 2006) was born Bettye Naomi Goldstein in Illinois to jewelry store owner Harry Goldstein and his wife Miriam Horwitz, who became a society page writer for a local newspaper. She participated as a youth in Jewish and Marxist circles. Turned down as a columnist for the Peoria High School newspaper, she and six friends launched a literary magazine called Tide.

Jul 21, 2023 | electricliterature.com | Betty Friedan |Shirley Jackson |Taylor Jenkins Reid |Margot Wood

Reading Lists Your Barbenheimer experience doesn’t have to end at the cinema Barbara Millicent Roberts is used to being a cultural tastemaker. Since the release of the first Barbie in 1959, there have been thousands of dolls; a slew of animated movies; a killer Instagram presence; and (finally!) Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, one of the most anticipated movies of 2023. And while Barb has her own book club, there are some more grown-up recommendations inspired by everyone’s favorite plastic doll. Here...