Helen B. Andelin

Born in 1920
  • Helen Berry Andelin was the founder of the Fascinating Womanhood Movement, which began with women's marriage classes she taught in the early 1960s.

  • Her writings, including the book "Fascinating Womanhood," have been controversial among feminists for advocating traditional marriage roles for women.

  • Despite criticism, Andelin's ideas continue to find support and are still taught in online classes and seminars.

  • Her work focuses on teaching women how to cultivate feminine qualities and behaviors to improve their marriages.

  • Andelin's teachings have been both praised for strengthening marriages and criticized for promoting outdated gender stereotypes.

  • Her influence on discussions about marriage and gender roles has persisted long after the initial publication of her work.

Books by Helen B. Andelin