“At first, feminists were assumed to be only discontented suburban housewives; then a small bunch of women's "libbers", bra burners, and radicals; then women on welfare; then briefcase carrying imitations of male executives; then unfulfilled women who forgot to have children; then women voters...that really could decide elections. That last was too dangerous, so suddenly we were told we were in a "postfeminist" age...”

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About Gloria Steinem

American feminist activist and journalist, 1934–present Steinem is best known for her role as a leading figure in the women’s liberation movement, co-founding *Ms.* magazine in 1972 and advocating for reproductive rights, workplace equality, and political representation. Her essays and public speaking have shaped modern feminist discourse, blending activism with accessible, incisive commentary.

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