“Women tend to be conservative in youth and get more radical as they get older because they lose power with age. So if a young woman is not a feminist, I say, 'Just wait.'”

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.