For feminists, Parton and Steinem deaths deliver double dose of grief
One shaped and delivered the language of feminism. The other rejected the label but showed how feminism can be done: with a microphone dusted in rhinestones, and without apology. Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton embodied two towering versions of the same idea: that women should know themselves well enough to make their own choices about matters intimate and societal. Their deaths eight days apart…
Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton, two influential figures in the feminist movement, passed away within eight days of each other, leaving a profound void of grief across the globe and among generations of women. Steinem, who openly embraced political activism, utilized her platform to expose societal injustices and advocate for women's rights.
She co-founded Ms. Magazine and devoted her life to empowering women to support one another. Parton, while not openly identifying as a feminist, demonstrated the power of feminism through her larger-than-life persona and her music, which transcended boundaries and included everyone. Dolly Parton imparted the wisdom that a woman could dream big, while Steinem emphasized the importance of speaking up.
As former New York City singer Demond B Nason reflected, both women taught that a woman could walk the world unapologetically and make her own choices.
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