This chapter delves into Gloria Steinem's family history, tracing her roots back to her suffragist grandmother in Ohio. It also explores her parents' diverse careers and contrasting personalities, reflecting on the impact of their divorce. The chapter further discusses Gloria's nomadic childhood experiences, including summers by a lake and dreams of becoming a professional dancer.
For over sixty years, Gloria Steinem has been at the center of American culture and political life, where she has been instrumental in shaping our ideas about feminism, humanity, and equal rights for all people. She joins to talk about her legendary career as an award-winning journalist, New York Times best-selling author, co-founder of one of the most significant magazines of the 21st century, and an activist whose work has impacted the place women and girls now have in the world.