National Organization for Women, “Statement of Purpose” (1966) The National Organization for Women was founded in 1966 by prominent American feminists, including Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisolm, and others. The organization’s “statement of purpose” laid out the goals of the organization and the targets of its feminist vision. We, men and women, who hereby constitute ourselves … Continue reading National Organization for Women, “Statement of Purpose” (1966)