Feminine Mystique
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A 5 page paper which discusses the book 'The Feminine Mystique' by Betty Friedan. In discussing the book the paper presents many illustrations of how Friedan's notions changed the role of women today. The two most important changes noted are those of women gaining the realization that they should nurture themselves, and the realization that a woman can choose to have a family or not. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmystiqu.wps

Revolutionaries and the Feminine Mystique
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A 6 page piece which postulates that in 'The Feminine Mystique' and 'Slouching Towards Bethlehem,' Betty Friedan and Joan Didion write (separately) of a women's revolution, Friedan by tracing history toward a thesis, and Didion by adding apocolyptic commentary to the theme by living with the emerging culture, and by observing the unconscious shedding of historical perspective. However true to history their original insights, it can be claimed that both lost touch with their historical perspectives, specifically as they applied to the ongoing social issues for which they fought. As such, they themselves became victims to a 'history mystique' of their own creation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Friedion.wps

Bell Hooks' 'Ain't I A Woman'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Hooks' book, while also concentrating on her philosophical perspective. This paper contends that Hooks bases her work on the racial aspects that have led to racial and gender oppression, and provides a discourse for change. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Bellhooks.rtf