A Strange Stirring

In "A Strange Stirring," historian Stephanie Coontz explores the impact of Betty Friedan's groundbreaking book, The Feminine Mystique, on American womanhood during the early 1960s. Through extensive research and interviews, Coontz uncovers the societal norms that enforced domesticity and limited women's roles, revealing how a generation recognized their discontent as a reflection of social and political injustices rather than personal shortcomings. This insightful examination sheds light on the cultural shifts that marked the beginning of the sexual revolution and the ongoing significance of Friedan's work.