From pacifist to terrorist, each person condemns violence - and then adds one cherished case in which it may be justified. Gloria Steinem addcasecherish Change image and share on social
The abolition and suffrage movements progressed when united and were damaged by division; we should remember that. Gloria Steinem abolitiondamagedivision Change image and share on social
You know there is a person inside every baby, right? And anybody who has ever met a baby knows there is already a person in there. Gloria Steinem babyinsidemeet Change image and share on social
Rich cultures, patriarchal cultures, value thin women, like ours; poor ones value fat women. But all patriarchal cultures value weak women. So for women to become physically strong is very profound. Gloria Steinem culturefatpatriarchal Change image and share on social
What I've learned is that unless it's an emergency, like a fire or brain surgery, hierarchy is not necessary and may be damaging. If you have a hierarchy, you're repeating the strengths and weaknesses of one person without allowing for the accumulative strength of a group. Gloria Steinem accumulativeallowbrain share on social
Being misunderstood by people whose opinions you value is absolutely the most painful. Gloria Steinem absolutelymisunderstandopinion Change image and share on social
Women don't want to exchange places with men. Male chauvinists, science-fiction writers and comedians may favor that idea for its shock value, but psychologists say it is a fantasy based on ruling-class ego and guilt. Gloria Steinem basechauvinistclass share on social
I'm lucky I don't make my living in front of the camera. Gloria Steinem camerafrontlive Change image and share on social
The origins of violence against women by men are not biological. If that were the case, it would exist in every culture. And it doesn't exist in every culture. Gloria Steinem biologicalcaseculture Change image and share on social
What's so valuable about HBO is they tell stories. We learn from stories. Gloria Steinem hbolearnstory Change image and share on social