Betty Dodson | |
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| Born | (1929-08-24)August 24, 1929 |
| Died | October 31, 2020(2020-10-31) (aged 91) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Sex-positive feminism |
Betty Dodson (August 24, 1929– October 31, 2020) was an Americansex educator and social critic. She was a part of the pro-sexfeminist movement. She saw the modern feminist movement as needlessly political and hostile towards males. She is known for writing books about howmasturbation is healthy and encouraged women to do it.[1] In 1959, Dodson married Frederick Stern, an advertising director, with the marriage ending in divorce in 1965.[1] She was openlybisexual.[2]
Dodson died ofcirrhosis at herManhattan apartment on October 31, 2020 at the age of 91.[3][4]