To generations of women, the feminist campaigner was an inspiration, a fearless challenger of sexism and domestic violence. Guardian readers share memories of her courage, intelligence, and warmth

Ruchira Gupta remembers a friendship rooted in India, listening and collective courage, and talks about how the feminist circle Gloria Steinem inspired carries forth the torch

From going undercover as a Playboy bunny to founding Ms Magazine, Steinem brought feminism into the US mainstream. Carter Sherman explains her legacy