In May of 1970, Gloria Steinem gave a commencement address to the graduating class of Vassar, and the similarities between her speech and the one Le Guin delivers thirteen years later are many.

Called the "Living the Revolution" speech, Steinem outlines many of the same complaints that Le Guin does. She discusses the problems with history and education always being tied to the white, male, patriarchy. She also advocates for the new Second Wave movement, in which feminism is tied to the "softer" sides of humanity, like embracing peace, love, and nurturing. She bemoans success always having been defined as a masculine concept, and beseeches her listeners to reach for their own brand of accomplishment.

Seriously, you'll get goose bumps when you compare her speech to Le Guin's Left-Handed Address. Check it out here.