“My father did not have to trade dying alone for the joys of the road. My mother did not have to give up a journey of her own to have a home. Neither do I. Neither do you.”

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.