Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist writer and activist, died at age 92

Gloria Steinem, a prominent writer and activist who turned feminism into a major civil rights movement, died at age 92. She was known for her work on reproductive rights and her personal style, which she used to challenge the media's stereotype of feminists as unattractive.

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Steinem often wore oversized aviator glasses and high-waisted jeans, choosing her clothing as a form of agency and practicality for her work. Throughout her life, Steinem renounced marriage for most of her life and chose not to have children, a decision she she expressed no regrets about. She viewed raising children as a grave responsibility and admired women who raised children with less help from men. She eventually married for the first time at age 66, becoming the stepmother of Christian Bale. Steinem's influence extended to the fashion industry, appearing on various designers' mood boards. She was also known for her advocacy for women's choices in parenthood, particularly regarding abortion. She lived in a Manhattan apartment for decades, using it as a private space to recharge and host friends.

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• The Guardian
  For Gloria Steinem, fashion was about much more than aesthetics
• CNN
  Remembering Dolly and Gloria, child-free icons

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• latimes.com
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• The New York Times
  Steinem’s N.Y.C. Brownstone Will Continue to Be a Sanctuary for Feminism
• The New Yorker
  Gloria Steinem’s Final Essay