Phyllis Schlafly Betty Friedan Debate
Phyllis schlafly and betty friedan debate the era we ll be diving deep into the debate over the equal rights amendment in episode 1 of the ginsburg tapes.
Phyllis schlafly betty friedan debate. It was a controversial. Eventually friedan losing her cool was all that remained of a night that should have been an easy victory given her home. The fourth episode of mrs america hinges around a debate. America was a leading architect in blocking the passage of the era.
Betty friedan and phyllis schlafly s real life debate was just as heated as what was shown on hulu. Phyllis schlafly portrayed by cate blanchett on mrs. For now suffice it to say that the ideology of benevolent sexism that women are entitled to and benefited by laws according them special benefits was at the center of both ginsburg s effort in the supreme court and the debate. The fourth episode of mrs america hinges around a debate.
Phyllis schlafly s image as a wholesome homemaker and poised mother of six was instrumental in her stop era campaign gaining steam against divorced feminist activists like betty friedan. In may 1973 phyllis schlafly cate blanchett faced off against betty friedan tracey ullman in bloomington il. Aired january 28 1976. They debated again years later and that one is on video.
In 1976 friedan and schlafly openly debated each other while appearing. Friedan debate in episode 4 we see schlafly go head to head on a debate stage with friedan resulting in both women making heated attacks. The two women publicly debated the era. Phyllis schlafly and betty friedan debate the equal rights amendment and the women s liberation movement on good morning america.
The fourth episode of mrs.