Correct option is C
The correct matches are:
· (A) Sexual Politics - Kate Millett : Kate Millett, a prominent figure in the feminist movement, wrote Sexual Politics (1970), which is a groundbreaking work analyzing the power dynamics in sexual relationships and critiquing the patriarchal foundations of literature and society.
· (C) The Feminine Mystique - Betty Friedan : Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique (1963) is credited with sparking the second wave of feminism. It challenged the traditional roles of women in society, particularly the post-World War II expectation that women should find fulfillment primarily through homemaking and motherhood.
(B) and (D) are incorrectly matched:
· (B) Second Sex - Shulamith Firestone : This is incorrect. The Second Sex (1949) was written by Simone de Beauvoir, not Shulamith Firestone. It is a seminal feminist text that explores the treatment of women throughout history and the construction of femininity.
· (D) The Dialectic of Sex - Nicholson : This is also incorrect. The Dialectic of Sex (1970) was written by Shulamith Firestone, not Nicholson. Firestone’s work emphasizes the biological basis of female oppression and advocates for radical changes in social and reproductive structures.