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PROFILES
The Emancipation of Betty Friedan
Before her, the American housewife had everything except what counted
December
1
1983
Marilyn French
Gilles Tapie
The Emancipation of Betty Friedan
Marilyn French
December
1
1983
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PROFILES
The Emancipation of Betty Friedan
Before her, the American housewife had everything except what counted
December
1
1983
Marilyn French
Gilles Tapie
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