Gloria Steinem, feminism
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She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
The co-founder of Ms. Magazine was a leader in raising awareness about gender equality and violence against women, and for promoting inclusion, representation and social justice affecting women and girls.
In interviews and emails, Gloria Steinem shared with Associated Press reporters over the years her thoughts on social changes she had witnessed as a leading voice for women, the importance of abortion rights and the correct way to respond when being called the B-word.
Feminist Gloria Steinem also made her mark on pop culture with several high-profile cameos, including "The First Wives Club" and "And Just Like That."
The statement announcing the activist's death remembered Steinem for her greatest gift of people feel "seen and heard."
Famous Last Words, the Netflix series of interviews with notable figures released posthumously, is now streaming an episode with Gloria Steinem.
Gloria Steinem,' recorded the year before her death, the feminist icon opened up about her feelings about her eventual demise.
Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and Oprah Winfrey are among a slew of politicians, celebrities, writers and activists who are lauding Gloria Steinem as a revolutionary and inspiring figure.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
Revisiting the moving dedication in "My Life on the Road," plus other Gloria Steinem books and her upcoming memoir set to publish later this month.
Feminism has evolved – in part because of Steinem's contributions to women's liberation – but her teachings still resonate in this divisive political landscape.