The chapter highlights the transformative impact of the 1977 National Women's Conference in Houston, the last large national women's conference funded by federal funds, on the speaker, leading to the formation of dedicated women's groups and emphasizing the shift towards creating their own rules. It delves into the representation of different caucuses, including a black women's caucus and a Latina women's caucus, and a memorable gesture of support and history from Native American women.
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.