Michael Loatman and Maria Tor

Steinem addresses feminist principles

Gloria Steinem, an influential leader of the feminist movement and co-founder of Ms. magazine, discussed the tensions between generations of feminists yesterday afternoon at the Law School. Many polls show that today's women are reluctant to call themselves the "f-word": a feminist, Steinem said. An audience of about 200 filled Caplin Auditorium yesterday to hear Steinem, Amy Richards and Jennifer Baumgardner, co-authors of the new book, Manifesta: Young Women, Feminism, and the Future.