“Ms.” Magazine 1972

Ms. magazine, launched in 1972 by feminist activists Gloria Steinem and Dorothy Pitman Hughes, played a crucial role in advancing the women's liberation movement. As the first national feminist magazine, it provided a platform for women's voices and highlighted issues such as reproductive rights, workplace discrimination, and gender equality. Ms. challenged traditional gender norms, offering an alternative to the often male-dominated mainstream media. Its impact extended beyond publishing, serving as a key tool in raising awareness and sparking conversations about women's rights, empowering a new generation of feminists.

Gloria Steinem reflects on the history of Ms. Magazine with CBS Sunday Morning News

The above is an article that ran in the first preview issue of Ms. magazine. This is just a small example of the revolutionary articles that Ms. would write which like Friedan gave a voice to women's issues. This article shows how even with emerging legal protections women are still being harassed in the workplace. If you would like to see more primary documents related to Ms. please go to the Smith College Libary, Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History, Ms. Magazine records.