Gloria Steinem: Jewish American Heritage Month

Gloria Steinem, a Jewish American woman, became one of the most influential voices of second-wave feminism, helping reshape the conversation around women’s rights in America during the 1960s and 1970s.

Born in 1934, Steinem came from a family deeply rooted in activism. Her grandmother, Pauline Perlmutter Steinem, was a leader in women’s suffrage, education reform, and even helped rescue family members during the Holocaust. Building on that powerful legacy, Gloria became a journalist, columnist for New York magazine, and co-founder of Ms. magazine, using her platform to bring women’s liberation into the national spotlight.

Through her writing, activism, and leadership—including speaking at the historic 1977 National Women’s Conference—Steinem helped inspire generations of women to demand equality, opportunity, and lasting social change.

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