Steinem was a leading activist for the second-wave feminism movement in the late 1960s and 70s.

At a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive…

Iconic activist, who began her career as a journalist, spent decades speaking all over the world with messages that championed women's rights; father was Jewish

The founder of Ms. magazine became known as the face of second-wave feminism.