Gloria Steinem’s transformative journey began in 1957 when she arrived in Bombay, an experience she later described as a “pivotal, life-dividing event” that shaped her identity. At just 22 years old, equipped with a degree in government from Smith College, Steinem was in India on a Chester Bowles fellowship, unaware of the profound impact this trip would have on her future.
Reflecting on her two years in the country, the activist emphasized how this period was instrumental in her development as a person and a leader. Her insights from that time continue to resonate in her advocacy for women’s rights and social justice.
For more on Gloria Steinem’s influential life and her views on feminism, check out her collection of quotes and a visual retrospective of her journey.
Fonte/Origem: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/sep/05/how-gloria-steinems-lifechanging-stay-in-india-shaped-her-approach-to-feminism