Source A: Excerpt from Betty Friedan's 'The Feminine Mystique'

'The problem that has no name is a widespread sense of dissatisfaction among housewives who feel unfulfilled and trapped in traditional gender roles.' Provenance: Betty Friedan, 1963, influential feminist writer.

Source B: Definition of Key Terms

Consciousness-raising: Group discussions where women shared experiences to understand common issues.

Equal Rights Amendment: A proposed constitutional amendment aiming to guarantee equal rights regardless of gender.

Misconceptions: Incorrect beliefs about women’s roles or abilities that the movement aimed to challenge.

'Understanding these concepts helps explain the aims and strategies of the Women's Liberation movement.' Provenance: Educational resource, 1970s.

Source C: Excerpt from a speech by Gloria Steinem

'Women need to organize and demand their rights, pushing for equal pay, reproductive rights, and an end to discrimination.' Provenance: Gloria Steinem, 1970, feminist activist.

Source D: Reflection on the Women's Liberation movement

'The movement challenged traditional gender roles and paved the way for greater gender equality in law and society.' Provenance: Modern historical analysis, 2000s.