A woman is handicapped by her sex, and handicaps society, either by slavishly copying the pattern of man's advance in the professions, or by refusing to compete with man at all.
Betty Friedan was a prominent feminist activist and author. Her groundbreaking book, "The Feminine Mystique," played a pivotal role in sparking the second wave of feminism and advocating for gender equality. Her work continues to inspire and shape feminist discourse today.