How did betty friedan and gloria steinem contribute to the feminist movement during the 1960s and 1970s?.

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In 1972, Steinem and feminists such as Congresswoman Bella Abzug, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, and feminist Betty Friedan formed the National Women's Political Caucus. It continues to support gender equality and to ensure the election of more pro-equality women to public office.

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