second wave femisnsim

• • The second wave arose in the 1960s, as evidenced by the Women's Liberation Movement.
  • In spite of legal and political reforms, these feminists argued discrimination against women continued.
  • It moved feminist demands for change into the social and personal sphere.
• • In “The Feminine Mystique”, Betty Friedan talked of an unspoken sadness of women in not reaching their potential.
• • Second-wave liberal feminists achieved Equal Pay Acts, changed abortion laws and continue to push for equality in all spheres.
  • Today’s focus for reform is often on more women achieving higher positions in politics, business and other professions.
  • Evidence of a continuing pay gap and unequal representation of women in these professions still dominates feminist movements.