Erica Jong

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/erica-jong

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1. When was Erica Jong born?March 26, 1942
2. Where was Erica Jong born?New York City, New York, USA
3. What is Erica Jong known for?Her 1973 novel 'Fear of Flying'
4. What is the career?Novelist, satirist, and poet
5. What is the worldwide sales of 'fear of flying'?Over 37 million copies by 2022
6. Who is Erica Jong?Erica Jong is an American writer who writes novels, poems, and essays. She talks about feelings, adventures, and how people can be themselves.

Second-wave feminism: A period of feminist activity and thought that emerged in the 1960s and continued into the 1980s, focusing on issues of equality and reproductive rights.
Female sexuality: The complex and multifaceted ways in which women experience, understand, and express their sexual desires, identities, and behaviors.
Cultural phenomenon: An event, trend, or work that becomes widely popular and influential, significantly impacting societal attitudes and behaviors.
Autonomy: The right or condition of self-government; independence.