Write one or two sentences that describe why the publication of The Feminine Mystique was important for the women’s movement.Use information from the lesson to explain your reasoning.

Answer:

The publication of The Feminine Mystique was important because Betty Friedan articulated the restlessness and lack of fulfillment that many women were feeling in their domestic roles. Because the book was widely distributed through magazine excerpts and high sales, it helped many women realize they were not alone, which helped spark the modern women's rights movement.