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Gloria Steinem began her career as a journalist in New York and in 1963, Show magazine hired her for an undercover story and launched her career as a political writer. The political article that caught national attention was called "I Was Playboy Bunny," which exposed sexism and wage issues (Michals, 2017). The article's publication was Ms. Steinem's pivotal moment in addressing equality as she demonstrated how businesses were treating women in their employment. -
In 1968, Steinem co-founded the New York Magazine, enabling Ms. Steinem to write about political movements, social issues, and the Women's Liberation Movement. -
Ms. Steinem's work at the magazine allowed her to speak publicly at a speak-out event in 1969, sharing her personal experience obtaining an abortion abroad. From there, Ms.Steinem was requested at media events as a spokesperson as she was intelligent and well-articulated (Michals, 2017). When Ms. Steinem became the spokesperson, she inspired and encouraged others to share their stories. In turn, she was able to amass large amounts of people for protests and movements.
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In 1972, Ms. Steinem and feminists Bella Abzug, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan established the National Women's Political Caucus. The NWPC was established to help encourage women to run for public office, creating the possibility for gender equality by recruiting, training, and endorsing women's campaigns. The organization helps magnify the voices of women in government policies. Since being founded, it has helped hundreds of women gain public office (Michals, 2017).
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In 1973, Ms. Steinman, Patricia Carbine, Letty Cottin-Pogrebin, Marlo Thomas, and Marie C. Wilson co-founded the Ms. Foundation for Women. The group has created a powerful platform to addressed gender inequalities such as women's health, safety, and economic well-being. The foundation launched one of its most successful educational programs in 1993, Take Your Daughters to Work, giving girls the opportunity to explore career possibilities (Ms. Foundation For Women, 2015).
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Our milestones. Ms. Foundation for Women. (2015, October 20). Retrieved September 14, 2021, from https://forwomen.org/about/our-milestones/ . Michals, D. (2017). Gloria Steinem. National Women's History Museum. Retrieved September 11, 2021, from https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/gloria-steinem .
