Letty Cottin Pogrebin, the founding editor of Ms. magazine, has shared vivid memories of her mentor and collaborator, Gloria Steinem, following the prominent feminist campaigner’s death at the age of 92. Pogrebin highlighted Steinem\u2019s unique ability to teach younger feminists how to actively reshape a male-dominated society rather than merely accommodating it.<\/p>\n
The relationship between the two women began in 1971 at a women’s conference in Washington DC. Pogrebin, then an emerging author and journalist, described feeling both intimidated and enlightened during their meeting. She realized that her earlier approach of asking women to adjust to existing power dynamics was flawed compared to Steinem\u2019s strategy of organized resistance and structural change.<\/p>\n
After comparing notes and brainstorming until early the next morning, Steinem invited Pogrebin to join her in launching a new publication. This collaboration resulted in the creation of Ms. magazine, a project that would go on to significantly influence the feminist movement. Pogrebin remembered Steinem not just as a leader, but as “the least egomaniacal person” she had ever encountered, emphasizing Steinem\u2019s commitment to collective empowerment over individual acclaim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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