Feminism
Women around the world today enjoy incredible levels of rights and freedoms, thanks in great part to countless Jewish women who sacrificed blood, sweat, and tears in a relentless struggle to make the world a better place for women.
From writing the most iconic feminist books, to organizing the most effective feminist organizations, Jews have had such a significant impact on feminism that it can hardly ever be repaid.
Of course, the job is far from done. Jewish women will undoubtedly continue to be at the forefront of this ongoing fight.
Meet the Jews who spearheaded the American fight for feminism.
Andrea Dworkin
In her writing Dworkin described a "male supremacist" ideology manifesting in sexual violence, prostitution, and pornography.
Arlene Raven
Raven played a major role in the feminist art movement, co-founding several feminist art organizations during the 1970s.
Beate Sirota Gordon
Gordon was highly involved in writing Japan’s feminist laws—some of the most socially progressive in world—into its post-World War II constitution.
Bella Abzug
Abzug co-founded the National Women's Political Caucus with several other leading feminists, such as Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan.
Betty Friedan
Friedan authored "The Feminine Mystique" (1963), a book credited with sparking the "second wave" of American feminism.
Blu Greenberg
Greenberg is best known for her work to bridge Judaism and feminism.
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