Gloria Steinem is an American feminist, journalist, and social and political activist. She is a leading figure in the women's liberation movement in the United States and has been an advocate for gender equality for over five decades. Steinem has been a vocal advocate for reproductive rights, equal pay, and other issues related to women's rights. She has written extensively on the topics of gender, race, and class, and has been a major influence in the development of the modern feminist movement. Steinem has also been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights, and has been a major force in the fight for civil rights. She has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013. Steinem is an inspiration to many, and her work has helped to shape the modern feminist movement.