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Gloria Steinem has died
Prolific author campaigned against domestic violence, female genital mutilation, pornography and the Vietnam and Gulf wars
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Gloria Steinem, the American feminist and journalist whose activism helped push through greater rights for women around the world has died, aged 92.
Steinem “passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her”, a statement shared to her Instagram page said.
“Gloria’s near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very end,” the post added. “Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to listen to others, to make others feel seen and heard. Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves.”
Steinem brought a feminist perspective into the mainstream through rigorous journalism, public speaking and activism. The author of nine books, she campaigned against domestic violence, female genital mutilation, the pornography industry and the Vietnam and Gulf wars. She also worked in support of causes including Black Lives Matter, the reunification of Korea, female reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights and the Times Up movement. In 1984, she was arrested while protesting against apartheid outside the South African embassy in Washington DC.
Outside Steinem’s elegant, classic townhouse in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighbourhood on Thursday morning, passersby left tributes.
Debbie Goldberg, who said she lived close by, placed a bunch of red flowers next to the steps up to the front door.
“I’ve never done that before. But she deserved it,” she said, describing Steinem as one of the most influential people for women’s rights and human rights in history.