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Gloria Steinem by Annie Quinn

  • Women's Action Alliance

    Women's Action Alliance

    Gloria co-founded the Women's Action Alliance. This organization provided resources to, "women working to change their lives by overcoming sexism and sex discrimination." () The organization would provide resources to other women programs, groups and programs, about addressing inequalities, encouraging the use of technology for young women, equal child education techniques, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation information. Sophia Smith Collection: Agents of Social Change (2014, January 27).
  • National Women's Political Caucus

    National Women's Political Caucus

    Gloria co-founds the National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC). Which is an organization dedicated to, "identifying, recruiting, training and supporting women candidates for elected and appointed office." (Site Below) Gloria has advocated for equal representation of women in governing positions. Since the founding of NWPC there have been increases in women elected officials. (Site Below) National Women’s Political Caucus. (2020, August 24). National Womens Political Caucus. https://www.nwpc.org/
  • Ms. Magazine

    Ms. Magazine

    Gloria co-founded a liberal feminist magazine. The Ms. Magazine made feminist voices audible. The magazine covered topics that weren't yet socially appropriate topics like, demanding the repeal of laws that criminalize abortion and discuss domestic violence, sexual harassment, and date rape. This magazine has encouraged and promoted women's voices throughout history. Spillar, K... (2021, September 9). Feminist news and information in print and online. Ms. Magazine. https://msmagazine.com/
  • National Commission of the Observance of International Women's Year

    National Commission of the Observance of International Women's Year

    Gloria became a member of the Commision of the Observance of International Women's Year. The significance of this committee was to bring awareness to the unequal treatment of women in, "the political, social and economic life of the country..." () By bringing awareness to the challenges women face, the issues could be better addressed and resolved. International Women's Day is now recognised on the 8th of March every year. Menon, L. (1975, January 7). SAGE Journals.