{
  "id": 6075950,
  "title": "Gloria Steinem taught us that hardest battles are fought inside",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/gloria-steinem-taught-us-that-hardest-battles-are-fought-inside",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T00:50:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/gloria-steinem-taught-us-that-hardest-battles-are-fought-inside-10866072/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gloria Steinem, a prominent feminist, taught us that the toughest battles are fought within ourselves. Despite her many achievements, she faced criticism and judgment, particularly regarding her stance on sex work and perceived links with the CIA. Steinem believed that along with advocating for rights and social justice, women needed to confront their inner struggles to truly break free from the shackles of patriarchy. Her book, \"Revolution from Within,\" advocated for self-awareness and self-esteem, but she faced backlash from her own feminist community for downgrading to \"self-help\" and being perceived as \"soft.\" Steinem's personal life, including her marriage to a man, was often used as ammunition against her by those who claimed feminism was a men-hating, anti-marriage project. However, she responded by explaining that her marriage had changed marriage laws, allowing her to retain her name and civil rights. The author argues that we need to be more understanding of the personal struggles of feminists, as well as their viewpoints, in order to foster a kinder and more inclusive feminism.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Gloria Steinem taught that inner battles are hardest",
    "She faced criticism over sex work stance and CIA ties",
    "Her book 'Revolution from Within' promoted self-awareness"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Embracing self-reflection and personal growth as essential to social change redefines feminism's scope, shifting it towards a more inclusive and compassionate approach that values individual complexities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}