Susan Brownmiller, a notable feminist and author of the influential book Against Our Will, which examined sexual assault, has passed away at the age of 90. Her work transformed discussions around rape, emphasizing it as an act of violence rather than lust, and inspired many to share their stories, contributing to the establishment of rape crisis centers and marital rape laws. Brownmiller’s legacy includes her involvement in the second-wave feminist movement alongside figures like Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan, shaping important conversations about women’s rights in the 1960s and 1970s.
