Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem (born March 25, 1934) is a US feminist and journalist and a spokeswoman for women's rights. She is the founder and original publisher of Ms. magazine.

Education and early career

In 1952 Steinem entered Smith College as a scholarship winner. She majored in government studies and became politically active, working for Adlai Stevenson's campaign. Phi Beta Kappa Society elected Steinem to the oldest honour society in the United States in 1956. She graduated in 1956 and left to study in India for two years. When she returned to the U.S., she was unable to find a job as a journalist because editors wanted male reporters. After two years she landed a job as an assistant editor of Help! and also freelanced for other magazines. In 1963 she became a full-time freelance writer through the publication of her infamous undercover exposé in working as a Playboy bunny.

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1952 - Smith College - Adlai Stevenson - Phi Beta Kappa Society - 1956 - India - Help! - 1963 - Freelance writer - Playboy bunny

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