Gloria Steinem: 92 Years of Feminist Activism

On March 25th, Gloria Steinem just turned 92 years old.

She's one of the leading figures in second-wave feminism, rising to fame as a journalist and activist, pushing for women's rights starting in the win.

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Born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 25th, 1934, she built a career that changed how the world views gender equality.

Early on, Steinem cared for her mother, who struggled with mental health issues, which shaped her path toward advocacy.

After college, she dove into journalism, including a famous undercover stint at a Playboy Club that exposed poor working conditions for women and drew, national attention.

Her activism took off with protest against the Vietnam War, support for racial justice causes, and co-founding groups like the National Women's, political caucus, and the Miz Foundation for Women.

In 1971, she launched Miz Magazine, the nation's first major feminist publication, focused on issues like reproductive rights, and equal.

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Later in life, Steinem married to age 66 to entrepreneur David Bale, who passed away in 2003.

She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama in 2013, and continues teaming up with activists like Jane Fonda.

Even now, at 92, Steinem hosts discussion circles at home and ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange for International Women's.

Day this year, proving her work for women's progress shows no signs of slowing.

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