Cathy and Deborah are joined by frequent contributor to the Parity Podcast, Dr. Nithila Peter, to discuss the work and pervasive influence of Gloria Steinem. While Ms. Steinem was known, rightly so, for her political work and fight for parity, including work on the Equal Rights Amendment and the influential Ms. magazine, many of her writings were deeply personal. Ms. Steinem described her own path to feminism, and a path to self-discovery, in a way that was resonating. Caught up in societal norms and expectations, many of us struggle to express ourselves outwardly in a way that is true to who we are, independent of gender. In this episode, Cathy, Deborah, and Nithila touch on the many facets of Ms. Steinem, whose life, activism, and writing stand for feminism itself. An hour discussion is not enough, but it is a start.
Resource List:
Netflix special: Gloria Steinem; Famous Last Words (September, 2026)
Amazon Prime produced Glorias (Dir. Julie Taymor, 2020)
Gloria; In her Own Words (2011) - Streams on Amazon Prime.
Books:
Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions (1983)
Marilyn: Norma Jeane (1986)
Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem (1991)
Moving Beyond Words (1993)
My Life on the Road (2015)
The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off (2019)
An Unexpected Life: A Memoir (2026)
