Ms. Magazine

About Ms Magazine - Periodical Profile
In the 1960s and 1970s, the title "Ms." came to be identified with the feminist movement. Women sought to find a title that didn't refer to their marital status, equivalent to "Mr." for men. So, when Gloria Steinem and a few others decided to found a feminist magazine, they name it Ms. to reflect this connection.

The First Issue of Ms.
The first full-length issue of Ms. magazine was published in the spring of 1972. Ms . went on to become a widely read publication, practically synonymous with feminism and the Women s Liberation Movement. What was in that premiere issue of Ms. ? Some of the most famous articles are still widely read and even used in Women s Studies classes. Here...

"De-Sexing the English Language"
"De-Sexing the English Language" appeared in the first issue of Ms. magazine. Since then, de-sexing the English language has become an important part of feminism.

"The Housewife's Moment of Truth"
"The Housewife's Moment of Truth" appeared in the first issue of Ms. magazine. See why Jane O'Reilly called "The Housewife's Moment of Truth" her contribution to the revolution.

"I Want a Wife"
"I Want a Wife" is a famous essay from the first issue of Ms. magazine. How did Judy (Syfers) Brady make her case in "I Want a Wife"?

"We Have Had Abortions"
"We Have Had Abortions" appeared in Ms. magazine. Several dozen women signed the statement declaring "we have had abortions" when the procedure was still illegal.

"Welfare Is a Women's Issue"
Welfare is a women's issue, declared reformer Johnnie Tillmon. Read about the famous essay "Welfare Is a Women's Issue."