How have I never heard of Gloria Steinem?  What a lady.  After watching the documentary Gloria: In Her Own Words on HBO, I am reminded how far women have progressed in the last forty years. The modern women’s liberation movement that Gloria ignited fought for equal rights and fair treatment, reproductive rights and control over our own bodies, in addition to basic respect. While famously a feminist, Gloria has also worked tirelessly to extend support to others in need, including the gay community and minorities of all kinds from all over the globe. Gloria Steinem remains relevant, passionate and perseverant as she challenges every obstacle thrown her way with exceptional intelligence and grace.  I’ve compiled a blog-style tribute to the movement, the woman and her unmistakable style…

Gloria names Holly Golightly (as portrayed by Audrey Hepburn) as her style inspiration.  While almost constantly in the news and media, the aviators served as a security blanket of sorts.

“A new specter is haunting America—the specter of militant feminism. Convinced they have little to lose but their domestic chains, growing numbers of women are challenging the basic assumptions of what they consider a male-dominated society. They demand equal rights in every area from wages through child-rearing to sexual expression.”  (Newsweek Editors Note)

“Our job is not to make young women grateful. It is to make them ungrateful so they keep going.”

-Susan B.Anthony

“From pacifist to terrorist, each person condemns violence – and then adds one cherished case in which it may be justified.”

-Gloria Steinem