Steinem made the comment in an interview with hbos bill maher friday. Gloria steinem, who exemplifies the second wave of american feminism, began her career as a journalist writing under a mans name. The feminist and activist is to be applauded with her choice of charity. I originally interviewed gloria steinem back in 1995 click here to read my 1995 interview. What is a major impact gloria steinem has made in history. In conversation with tanzina vega, host of wnycs the takeaway, two leading activists of their generations, gloria steinem and deray mckesson, discuss what theyve learned from being at the. She was interviewed for the lands end catalog by the companys chief executive. Npr coverage of my life on the road by gloria steinem. Season 1 11m 1s need to know correspondent stacey tisdale talks with feminist icon gloria steinem about the gains made by the womens movement and whats left to.
Gloria steinem s one of the most outspoken and visible models of the womens movement today. Gloria steinem on great sex and the language of consent. Throughout her childhood, her family would pile into a trailer and head out across the country. Ive interviewed gloria steinem several times over the years, and she always provides powerful insights and inspiration. Gloria steinem books list of books by author gloria steinem. My life on the road is gloria steinem s first book in over 20 years. Theres a wonderful book by judith herman in which she compares the trauma experienced by veterans in war to the veterans of domestic violence, and discovers that. One of the things we found out in your book your new book is a book of quotes, yours and others. Writer, feminist, organizer, and the founder of ms. My life on the road by gloria steinem the boston globe. Among other individuals, meyer and his colleagues hired gloria steinem to work with them. Well ask the feminist icon three questions about stein men, that is people who fill up beer steins. Feminist icon gloria steinem, who had an illegal abortion when she was 22 years old, dedicated her most recent book to the doctor who performed that procedure for her. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Let the buyer beware the other night after having just watched gloria, and i felt a kinship between you two, in terms of how you both confront hypocrisy in society. Gloria steinem first garnered attention for a bunnys tale 1963, an expose of hugh hefners playboy club published in show magazine. Written works writing is the only thing that, when i do it, i dont feel i should be doing something else. In 1969, steinem published an article, after black power, womens liberation, which brought her to national fame as a feminist leader. Npr interviews a wide variety of women, historians and others who have made a direct impact on the womens movement for better treatment in the workplace and at home. Steinem s book my life on the road, which recounts her lifetime of travel and activism.
Gloria marie steinem born march 25, 1934 is an american feminist, journalist, and social and political activist who became nationally recognized as a leader of, and media spokeswoman for, the womens liberation movement in the late 1960s and 1970s. Gloria steinem s story is a lovely, heartfelt, beautifully journey. Marianne schnall is a widely published writer and interviewer. Mar 01, 2016 catalog interview with gloria steinem has lands end on its heels gloria steinem at a conference in february. Gloria steinem gloria steinem, activist in the womens movement, answers three questions about stein men, that is people who fill steins with beer, or. In a sitdown with, the famed feminist talks writing. In 1968 steinem began writing a political column, the city politic, for new york magazine. Gaily sheehy interviews gloria steinem gloria steinem on. Whether it was gloria steinem, naomi wolf, phyllis schlafly. Solnit opens her new book, recollections of my nonexistence, which examines these. But my life on the road is less about establishing steinems street cred than it is a touching appreciation of her parents, especially her larger than life father, who let his eight. Nov 12, 2011 t he last person to interview gloria steinem for the observer was martin amis, in 1984. Books by gloria steinem author of my life on the road.
Transcript for interview with gloria steinem this transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. Gloria steinem discussing her time in the cia 12160 social. Steinem was a columnist for new york magazine, and a cofounder of ms. Gloria steinem travels widely as a feminist activist, organizer, writer and lecturer. Aug 07, 2011 feminist icon on politics in the age of sarah palin and michele bachmann. A closer look at gloria steinems early life and work. It wasnt a book, but a recent new york times article about american soldiers in afghanistan who were ordered by superiors to ignore the screams of young.
Sep 17, 2006 i was so pleased to see gloria steinem s smiling face on your interview page deborah solomon, sept. Interview with gloria steinem the legendary feminist icon sheds light on the structural and cultural barriers that have held women back and shares her advice on how to tap into your inner leader this interview is an excerpt from what will it take to make a woman president. Below are excerpts from lesley stahls interview with gloria steinem. In one of the essays she wonders what if freud were female. Having an abortion at 22, her own political awakening increased when she cover another abortion story for new york magazine in 1969 and learned of the horrifying and humiliating experiences women endured attempting to exercise their right to reproductive freedom. Hiltzik links to an interview steinem gave npr s terry gross in which steinem talks about her new book, my life on the road, which talks about her abortion. The glorias is an american biographical film about steinem. In her own words, which airs this month on hbo, is ostensibly a celebration of the life and work of feminist icon gloria steinem. Dont miss this exciting and rare opportunity to see the acerbic and perennially passionate comedian, author and host of netflixs eponymous show chelsea streaming on april 14th in. We quiz gloria steinem on bartending november 2, 2019 well ask the feminist icon three questions about stein men, that is people who fill up. Gloria steinem writer, activist, organizer, and inspiring leadernow tells a story she has never told before, a candid account of her life as a traveler, a listener, and a catalyst for change. Her books include revolution from wtihin and my life on the road. I stop people on the street and tell them how old i am, because im trying to make myself believe it. The system is still crazy, gloria steinem sees change i was listening to lenny bruce.
This week, in honour of international womens day, were airing eleanors conversation with the preeminent american feminist, author and activist, gloria steinem. On hearing yet another invocation of the power of womens voices, it is. Gloria steinem talks about sheryl sandberg, hillary clinton and the new threats to womens rights. Steinem had recently returned from a twoyear stint in india. Foundation also cofounded new york magazine, voters for choice, and the womens media center. Dec 03, 2015 in an exclusive interview, tony jones speaks with gloria steinem in a wideranging discussion and he asks if we live in a time of extreme violence against women and whether america faces the. At 81, feminist gloria steinem finds herself free of. Not as much as it used to be when it was less visible, and there were still laws on the books that made it alright for men to beat their wives, as long as it was. For a majority of the weekend, i noticed the video of gloria steinems recent interview with bill maher floating around my social media feeds it was being shared with disappointment over some. Iwas lucky enough to meet steinem some years ago when she introduced ms. On the npr webpage, you can read some excerpts from my life on the road which are so tiresome, so 50 years out of date, so full of dustencrusted gobbledygook it makes your eyes hurt. I think we need to get much angrier rachel cooke gloria steinem has been an outspoken figure on behalf of womens rights and the prochoice movement for half a century. The dedication in gloria steinems new book will sock you. May 27, 2015 feminist icon gloria steinem will deliver her first book in more than 20 years this fall, random house announced wednesday.
This is the story of steinem s new book, my life on the road. A book of selfesteem, outrageous acts and everyday rebellions, moving beyond words, and marilyn. Gloria steinem has 75 books on goodreads with 197823 ratings. Looking back, can you pinpoint the single most significant event, chapter in terms of changing womens lives. I recently caught up with gloria to talk about her new memoir, my life on the road, which has become a new york times bestseller. Thats the statement feminist icon gloria steinem is regretting after a weekend of backlash from young female voters. Gloria steinem gloria steinem, activist in the womens movement, answers three questions about stein men, that is people who fill steins with beer, or bartenders. Gloria steinem talks about her new book, modern feminism and going undercover at the playboy mansion. Proudly single until four years ago, when she married environmentalist david bale, she became a widow in december when he died of brain lymphoma. She has written six books, including a biography, marilyn.
Eightyone is an age that i think is someone elses age, steinem tells fresh airs terry gross. The feminist icon, gloria steinem, 81, follows predictable measures of feminism by dedicating her latest book, my life on the road, to the man who performed her illegal abortion, dr. November 2, 2019 well ask the feminist icon three questions about stein men, that is people who fill up beer steins. John sharpe, the doctor who helped steinem end a pregnancy in london in 1957. At 81, feminist gloria steinem finds herself free of the demands of gender. Feminist icon gloria steinem, who had an illegal abortion when she was 22 years old, dedicated her most recent book to the doctor who performed that procedure for her steinem s book my life on the road, which recounts her lifetime of travel and activism, opens with a dedication to dr. He waited for her at the offices of ms, the magazine that she cofounded in 1972 pleasant though i. The noted feminist has been on tour promoting a new book, my life on the road, which she insists is. The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. Gloria steinem gets behind a brand that pays more than lip service to a cause.
Aug 14, 2016 the cia would not only pay their way but also assist them to distribute books and publish a newspaper in vienna. Knowing that she had broken an engagement at home to seek an unknown fate, he said, you must promise me. At 81, feminist gloria steinem finds herself free of the demands of gender as she approached 60, the cofounder of ms. Gloria steinem on getting an illegal abortion at 22 huffpost. At 81, feminist gloria steinem finds herself free of the demands of gender fresh air october 26, 2015 as she approached 60, the cofounder of ms. Gloria steinem on feminism, hillary clinton, native. Up first, my interview with gloria steinem, recorded in october.
The noted feminist has been on tour promoting a new book, my life on the road, which she insists is not a memoir. Catalog interview with gloria steinem has lands end on its. And so many people wrote and carried on and lobbied and so on that the comic book company that owned wonder woman did finally make her. Gloria steinem and deray mckesson reflect on advocacy and. My life on the road ebook written by gloria steinem. The famous feminist gloria steinem is portrayed by rose byrne on fx and hulus new miniseries, mrs. Jul 11, 2011 gloria steinem on her radical life it just wasnt my nature to be out front, the future of feminism we are still in various kinds of patriarchal systems, the phenomenon of sarah palin and michelle bachmann are you kidding. Abortion activists upset after lands end apologizes for. Gloria steinem says feminism hasnt changed since the 60s. Eleven years later it was a pleasure to talk to her again and discuss her latest thoughts and insights. And while i love debra winger, at best, her telling sounded like she had never read the book before at worst, she never connected with the material.
Gloria steinem s lifelong road trip began in the car with her nomadic father, making a home anywhere and never settling down. Let there be laughter a treasury of great jewish humor and what it all means by michael krasny. What made the experience of listening to my life on the road the most enjoyable. Gloria steinem sat down with to talk about her new book the truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. Gloria steinem has a new standard for consent the 81yearold on black lives matter, why we dont need to have it all, and the reason that 30under30 lists are bullsht.
From the host of npr affiliates forum with michael krasny, a compendium of jewish jokes that packs the punches with hilarious riff after riff and also offers a window into jewish culture. Interview with gloria steinem on equality, her new memoir, and more by marianne schnall. In her new book, revolution from within, steinem departs from her usual straightforward discussions about women and society, and she examines the link between personal selfesteem and outward issues such as feminism. We have a story about gloria steinem, one of the leaders of the feminist movement and, at age 81, someone who has lived a life on the road. Articles gloria steinem research guides at central. But when it was recently announced that she would release her new book, my life on the road. Gloria steinem dedicates book to the doctor who changed. An advocacy journalist, she writes passionately about issues of womens empowerment and gender, racial and economic equality. The film, though, also offers a healthy dose of perspective on the womens movement of the 1960s, what it accomplished, and what it all meant on a personal level to one particular woman. Her critical work stamped out a place for herself in the widescale feminist movement. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read my life on the road. Rebecca solnit once again tackles gender bias in npr.
Conversation with gloria steinem by marianne schnall. Gloria steinem delivers keynote address on feminism. Gloria steinem recently opened up about an illegal abortion she had as a young woman and what inspired her to finally speak up. Mar 08, 2017 to honor this continuing, passionate fight for womens rights, were revisiting an interview from the may 1984 issue of interview where gloria steinem, an iconic face of the feminist movement, speaks to philanthropist carolyn farb about her fellow feminists, personal life, and the publications she started that have affected the lives of. A life, about steinems life, opened october 2018 at the daryl roth theatre, directed by diane paulus. Oct 26, 2015 at 81, feminist gloria steinem finds herself free of the demands of gender as she approached 60, the cofounder of ms. Gloria steinem is a writer, lecturer, editor, and feminist activist. Gloria steinem on her new book, radicalization, and greta. Gloria steinem, noted feminist and author, says that if hillary clinton is elected to the white house, it does not signify a postgender society.
Visit gloria steinems new, official web site biography. Gloria steinem shares what she learned on the road. Iconic feminist gloria steinem grew up on the road. Gloria steinem is apologizing for insulting female bernie. Gloria steinem is 81 a fact that the iconic womens movement leader describes as quite bizarre. Gloria steinem says feminism hasnt changed since the 60s late night with seth. In 1983, she published outrageous acts and everyday rebellions, which reaches back through decades to highlight a selection of steinem s most famous pieces of journalism.
Gloria steinem speaking with supporters at the women together arizona summit at carpenters local union in phoenix, arizona. At 81, feminist gloria steinem finds herself free of the. Oct 15, 2014 i sat down recently with my old friend gloria steinem to ask her to reflect in this, her 80th year, on her life as one of the most daring women of the 20th and 21st centuries. Names in the news gloria steinem gets behind a brand that pays more than lip service to a cause rebecca nicholson. The story served as the inspiration for julie taymors upcoming movie, the glorias, set to premier fall 2020. If theres a woman who can say shes lived a full life, itd be gloria steinem, 81, the feminist icon. Interview with gloria steinem on equality, her new memoir. Her love of travel and exploration continued into adulthood, as a writer, a feminist, an activist and a woman. Gloria steinem dishes on her first book in 20 years instyle. Gloria steinem interview this week, in honour of international womens day, were airing eleanors conversation with the preeminent american feminist, author and activist, gloria steinem social. Women against feminism 80 videos feminism is the worst thing to happen to women, says suzanne venker in her bestselling book the flipside. Feb 07, 2016 thats the statement feminist icon gloria steinem is regretting after a weekend of backlash from young female voters. Her books include the bestsellers revolution from within. See all books authored by gloria steinem, including my life on the road, and outrageous acts and everyday rebellions, and more on.
As an adult, she stayed on the road, traveling across the country, organizing for political and social causes. Gloria steinems most popular book is the vagina monologues. But perhaps one of the most amazing things i found out in your book is you did not say the thing that you are most famous for. Steinem said it wasnt until she was older than forty that she realized that she could create. The dedication in gloria steinem s new book will sock you in the gut. Timestalks chelsea handler and gloria steinem youtube. The gloria steinem papers are held in the sophia smith collection at smith college, under collection number ms 237. As a writer, lecturer, political activist, and feminist. Cissexism no ones talking about gloria steinem bill maher. Her latest book, my life on the road, was published in the fall.
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