Gloria Steinem, writer and acclaimed feminist activist, died at 92 at her home in New York City, surrounded by people who loved her. The Gloria Steinem Foundation announced her death on social media on Thursday, stating that she "died peacefully." The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
Steinem was a pioneering figure of the women's liberation movement in the second half of the 20th century and was recognized by Newsweek magazine in 1971 as "The New Woman." She was co-founder of Ms. magazine, the first major publication to be owned, run, and written by women.
Ms. Magazine was pioneering in promoting equal rights, helping raise awareness about inclusion issues, media representation, and social justice that affected women and girls. At the time, politics, media, and consumerism mixed like never before.
As a journalist, Steinem undid the notion that "women's issues" were restricted to women, or that women's voices did not belong in political discussions. Her work helped broaden the dialogue about gender equality in American society and around the world.
