Gloria Steinem’s time at Delhi’s Miranda House shaped her activism

Gloria Steinem’s time at Delhi’s Miranda House was part of an early year in India that informed her later work in feminist activism.

The American writer and campaigner formed friendships at the college while learning about women’s political participation and their role in India’s independence. She also encountered the struggles women faced against oppressive practices.

Followers of Mahatma Gandhi introduced Steinem to grassroots organising, shaping her understanding of activism and social change. Her experience at Miranda House became part of the foundation for her later advocacy for women’s rights.