Gloria Steinem Fast Facts Personal Birth place: Toledo, Ohio Father: Leo Steinem, an antique dealer Mother: Ruth (Nuneviller) Steinem Education: Smith College, B.A., 1956 Other Facts Timeline 1960 – Moves to New York and begins working at Help! magazine. 1963 – Works undercover as a “Bunny” at the Playboy Club in New York and then writes an exposé about the poor pay and working conditions. 1968 – Helps found New York magazine, and begins writing features and political columns including, “The City Politic.” 1969 – Begins writing and speaking about feminism after attending a meeting held by a women’s movement group that addressed the issue of abortion.