Some participants welled with tears as they began to understand that sexism often masquerades as a hurtful personality attack . Paul McCartney : Gloria Steinem changed perspective on what it means to be a woman . In 70 's Steinem co - founded Woman magazine to upend sexist status quo . McCartney was hooked . Steinem helped her find voice to seek posts reserved for males , and ' policed ' gender roles . McCartney : Steinem 's message still resonant , necessary ; we do n't live in post - gendered world .
Paul McCartney : Gloria Steinem changed perspective on what it means to be a woman . In 70 's Steinem co - founded Woman magazine to upend sexist status quo . McCartney was hooked . Steinem helped her find voice to seek posts reserved for males , and ' policed ' gender roles . McCartney : Steinem 's message still resonant , necessary ; we do n't live in post - gendered world .