Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem became a freelance journalist after college and grew up and became involved with women's and women's movement. He has helped create both New York and Ms magazines, helped create the National Women's Caucus, and is the author of numerous books and articles During this time, Steinem's parents separated and he ended up taking care of his mother, Ruth, who was suffering from mental illness. Steinem spent six years living with his mother in a lighted home in Toledo before going to college. At Smith College, she studied government, which was not a natural choice for a woman at that time. It was clear at first that he did not want to follow the normal way of life of women in those days - getting married and becoming a mother. In 1971, Steinem joined other prominent women, such as Bella Abzug and Betty Friedan, in forming the National Political Women's League, which worked for women's issues. In 1986, Steinem faced a personal challenge when he was diagnosed with breast cancer. He was able to beat the disease with medication. That same year, Steinem auditioned for one of the most iconic American women in the book Marilyn: Norma Jean. He became a consulting editor at Ms magazine the following year after the book was sold to an Australian company.