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Gloria Steinem

American feminist activist and journalist (1934-2026) · United States · Activists · Died at 92

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She turned a 1969 magazine article into a megaphone and kept it for five decades - the journalist who made second-wave feminism a mass movement and never left the microphone.

A life in dates

2026In memoriamDied2 September 20262025“A man can be called assertive if he launches World War Three. A woman can be called assertive if she puts you on hold.”In their words14 February 2025Sieghart, Mary Ann: The Authority Gap, W.W. Norton & Company, Incorporated, 2022. ISBN 9780393867763. Retrieved February 14, 2025.

2023BBC 100 WomenAward2021Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and HumanitiesAward2017The Smith College MedalAward2015“When humans are ranked instead of linked, everyone loses.”In their wordsp. 44

“I was beginning to suspect that conflict follows politics as night follows day, yet the mere thought of conflict was enough to depress my already depressed mother.”In their wordsOn mourning the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt with her mother at age 11, p. 130

2012“I think the fact that I've become a symbol for the women's movement is somewhat accidental.”In their words10 December 2012Gilbert, Lynn (December 10, 2012). “Particular Passions: Gloria Steinem”. Women of Wisdom Series (1st ed.). New York, NY: Lynn Gilbert Inc.

“Regarding the idea that the women’s movement is white and middle class - a fair share of the country is white and middle class. And certainly, there are racist white women.”In their words7 June 2012Interview, after being chosen "2012 Humanist of the Year" (7 June 2012), as published in "The Humanist Interview with Gloria Steinem" in

“I was perversely delighted to see the Catholic Church and the Vatican go after nuns because I think they made a major error.”In their words7 June 2012Interview, after being chosen "2012 Humanist of the Year" (7 June 2012), as published in "The Humanist Interview with Gloria Steinem" in

Humanist of the YearAward2010Radcliffe MedalAward2000Library of Congress Living LegendAward1993National Women's Hall of FameAward1983Ohio Women's Hall of FameAward1980Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement AwardAward1934Born25 March 1934

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The first issue of Ms., released in 1972The first issue of Ms., released in 1972Steinem at the LBJ Library in 1975Steinem at the LBJ Library in 1975Gloria Steinem in 1977, photographed by Lynn GilbertGloria Steinem in 1977, photographed by Lynn GilbertSteinem speaking with supporters at the Women Together Arizona Summit at Carpenters Local Union in Phoenix, Arizona, September 2016.Steinem speaking with supporters at the Women Together Arizona Summit at Carpenters Local Union in Phoenix, Arizona, September 2016.At the Women's Action Alliance news conference of January 12, 1972At the Women's Action Alliance news conference of January 12, 1972Steinem at an event campaigning for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in September 2016.Steinem at an event campaigning for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in September 2016.Gloria Steinem (right) and Alice Walker celebrate Steinem's 75th birthday in the Fall 2009 issue of Ms.Gloria Steinem (right) and Alice Walker celebrate Steinem's 75th birthday in the Fall 2009 issue of Ms.

In their own words 10

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  1. A man can be called assertive if he launches World War Three. A woman can be called assertive if she puts you on hold.

    Feb 14, 2025, Sieghart, Mary Ann: The Authority Gap, W.W. Norton & Company, Incorporated, 2022. ISBN 9780393867763. Retrieved February 14, 2025., Own words

  2. When humans are ranked instead of linked, everyone loses.

    2015, p. 44, Own words

  3. Voting isn't the most we can do, but it is the least.

    2015, p.124, Own words

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Awards

BBC 100 Women2023
Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and Humanities2021
The Smith College Medal2017
Humanist of the Year2012
Radcliffe Medal2010
Library of Congress Living Legend2000
National Women's Hall of Fame1993
Ohio Women's Hall of Fame1983
Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award1980

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About this person

Gloria Marie Steinem was born March 25, 1934, and spent her early career as a journalist before publishing "After Black Power, Women's Liberation" in 1969, which brought her national attention and positioned her as a feminist leader. In 1971 she co-founded both the National Women's Political Caucus, which trained women for elected and appointed office, and the Women's Action Alliance, which supported feminist activists and legislation until 1997. She became a columnist for New York magazine and co-founder of Ms. magazine, traveling internationally as an organizer and lecturer while serving as a media spokeswoman on equality issues. In 1992 she helped establish Take Our Daughters to Work Day, and in 2005 co-founded the Women's Media Center with Jane Fonda and Robin Morgan to amplify women's voices in media. She remained particularly prominent through the 1980s and early 1990s, and in 2015 walked across the Korean Demilitarized Zone alongside two Nobel Peace laureates and other peace activists, a journey from Pyongyang to South Korea. She died September 2, 2026.

Country
United States
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 2026 · aged 92

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