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Gloria Steinem is a renowned feminist, writer, and social activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in the United States. She was born on March 25, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio.
Steinem's parents were both socially and politically active, and they exposed her to a wide range of progressive ideas from an early age. Steinem graduated from Smith College in 1956 and then went on to study in India on a fellowship.
Upon returning to the United States, Steinem began her career as a journalist, working for various publications including New York Magazine and Esquire. She quickly became known for her incisive writing on women's issues, and in 1963, she published an exposé on the working conditions of Playboy bunnies, which drew widespread attention and helped to launch her career as a feminist writer.
In 1969, Steinem co-founded the feminist magazine Ms. with Dorothy Pitman Hughes, and the publication quickly became a major voice for the women's rights movement. Steinem became a prominent spokesperson for feminist issues, traveling across the country to speak at rallies and conferences, and advocating for women's reproductive rights, equal pay, and an end to gender discrimination.
Over the course of her career, Steinem has written numerous books, including "Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions" and "My Life on the Road," which became a New York Times bestseller. She has been the recipient of numerous awards for her activism and writing, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Today, at the age of 88, Steinem remains a prominent voice for feminism and social justice, continuing to inspire and empower people around the world to fight for a more equitable and just society.
Toledo, Ohio.
Steinem's parents were both socially and politically active, and they exposed her to a wide range of progressive ideas from an early age. Steinem graduated from Smith College in 1956 and then went on to study in India on a fellowship.
Upon returning to the United States, Steinem began her career as a journalist, working for various publications including New York Magazine and Esquire. She quickly became known for her incisive writing on women's issues, and in 1963, she published an exposé on the working conditions of Playboy bunnies, which drew widespread attention and helped to launch her career as a feminist writer.
In 1969, Steinem co-founded the feminist magazine Ms. with Dorothy Pitman Hughes, and the publication quickly became a major voice for the women's rights movement. Steinem became a prominent spokesperson for feminist issues, traveling across the country to speak at rallies and conferences, and advocating for women's reproductive rights, equal pay, and an end to gender discrimination.
Over the course of her career, Steinem has written numerous books, including "Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions" and "My Life on the Road," which became a New York Times bestseller. She has been the recipient of numerous awards for her activism and writing, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Today, at the age of 88, Steinem remains a prominent voice for feminism and social justice, continuing to inspire and empower people around the world to fight for a more equitable and just society.
Gloria Steinem Biography