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# Face of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/face-of-the-day-1572/
- Published: 2026-09-04T18:30:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-04T18:30:27.000Z
- Description: As a second-wave feminist figure, the US advocate helped advance the cause of women worldwide.
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: Face of the Day

> Witty, intelligent, tireless.  
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> There are countless reasons why feminist icon Gloria Steinem, [who died on Thursday aged 92](https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/people/celebrity/feminist-activist-gloria-steinem-dies-at-age-92?ref=goodoil.news), was so frequently cited.  
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> Yet one quote, despite its enduring popularity, she had no role in creating.  
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> The line “women need men like fish need a bicycle” became synonymous with Steinem throughout her life, but its original author was Australian Irina Dunn.  
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> Much to her credit, Steinem usually corrected those who misattributed the quote.  
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> And, as it was, there was no shortage of inspiration from Steinem.  
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> As a second-wave feminist figure, the US advocate helped advance the cause of women worldwide.  
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> Her death has been met with tributes from leading women, including former US secretary of state Hilary Clinton.  
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> RNZ

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