American Women and Social Change: The Women's Movement in the United States (Friedan/East) - August 12, 1975 Part 1

Description

This film brings together two women to discuss the origin and meaning of the women's movement in the U.S.. Betty Freidan, author of "The Feminine Mystique" and Founder of the National Organization of Women (NOW) is interviewed by Catherine East, Executive Secretary of the Commission on the Status of Women. Specific topics include the advantages of group efforts over individual effort, the importance of communication among women, and the creation of NOW.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities