Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle and More Pay Tribute to Gloria Steinem: “Helped Shape the World for Women and All People”
The writer, activist and icon of the feminist movement died at age 92.
Gloria Steinem, an icon of second-wave feminism, passed away on September 2 at the age of 92 in her New York City home. Steinem's influence on women's rights began in her mid-30s when she attended an abortion speak-out in a church basement and became struck by the women's stories and truths they shared. She became a fierce and vocal advocate for women's rights, co-founding Ms. magazine in 1971 and serving on the National Women’s Political Caucus.
Steinem's own story, marked by her struggles with her mother's mental illness and the contempt people in power expressed towards her, shaped her inclination towards activism. Born in Toledo, Ohio in 1934, Steinem lived with her mother after her parents' divorce and became the sole caretaker at the age of 10. Her father's mother was involved in women's suffrage, and Steinem later realized that her mother's struggles were a formative experience in her social justice journey.
Throughout her life, Steinem was a reliable figure, bringing people together to discuss matters of radical societal change. She appeared on television shows and received numerous accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013 from President Barack Obama. Steinem's personal story and genuine personality, along with her convictions, breadth of knowledge, and experience, made her a powerful advocate for women's equality.
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