Birth:
March 25, 1934, Toledo, Ohio
Death:
Early Influences of Gloria Steinem:
- Granddaughter of suffragette, Pauline Steinem
- Traveled extensively with parents
- Parents divorced when she was eight, and she lived in poverty with her mother
Education:
- Tutored by mother
- Graduated from Smith College in 1956
- Fellowship in India made her aware of the rest of the world
Major Accomplishments of Gloria Steinem:
- Co-founder of New York Magazine in 1968
- Co-founder of the National Women's Caucus in 1971
- Editor and founder of Ms. Magazine in 1972
- Wrote many books including Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem in 1992
- Inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame in 1993
Significance:
- Brought attention to women's issues in a politically male-dominated world
- Worked tirelessly to promote equality of pay
- Fought against sexual exploitation
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