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‘Courage and contradictions’: what Gloria Steinem meant to feminist writers from around the world

Gloria Steinem, a prominent American feminist and civil rights activist, has passed away at the age of 92. Her legacy is being reflected on by writers from around the world. A global panel of writers

Source byline: Rebecca Solnit, Rokhaya Diallo, Mona Eltahawy, V (formerly Eve Ensler), Julia Gillard, Jennifer Robinson, Elif Shafak and Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett September 9, 2026 1 min read
‘Courage and contradictions’: what Gloria Steinem meant to feminist writers from around the world
Gloria Steinem, a prominent American feminist and civil rights activist, has passed away at the age of 92. Her legacy is being reflected on by writers from around the world. A global panel of writers has come together to discuss her impact on the feminist movement. Further details about Gloria Steinem's life and legacy can be found in a special reflection by a panel of writers, available to readers who wish to learn more about her contributions to feminism and civil rights.

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