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Feminism is a diverse and complex movement advocating for gender equality. Feminism challenges the societal structures and norms that discriminate against women based on their gender. The term encompasses a multitude of concepts and practices aimed at dismantling patriarchy.

In general, the goal of feminism is to create a more equitable world for people of all genders.

While the term "feminism" is often thought of as simply advocating for women's rights, feminism also addresses broader forms of oppression based on race, class, and ability.

Feminism originated in the suffragette movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and has continued to apply to more contemporary ideas. Feminism has sparked important conversations about reproductive rights, pay equality, and representation. Feminism in music specifically has provided a platform for marginalized voices, amplifying their experiences and struggles.

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This article explores the progress of feminism. It talks about the shift in goals surrounding the movement and how fast it is making a real change. It focauses on abortion rights specifically and how each wave of feminism has advocated for it. It talks about how the experience goes hand in hand with feminism and how important different perspectives are for the movement.

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If history repeats itself, we're in a particularly uncanny moment of déjà vu.

In 1973, the United States withdrew, defeated, from a protracted, brutal war; debated the right to an abortion in the Supreme Court; and weathered a tense geopolitical standoff with Russia, with no end in sight. Sound familiar?

Fifty years later, America is contending with many of the same forces. This week, after a draft majority opinion to overrule Roe v. Wade was leaked, some Americans asked how much had really changed in the intervening years, specifically regarding women's rights.

So below, we take a closer look at that question, asking: If the right to abortion was a central pillar of the second-wave feminist movement, what does the public reaction to the leak reveal about the state of feminism today?

When "The Feminine Mystique" was published in 1963, catalyzing feminism's "second wave," it created a reaction so intense that Betty Friedan could later write another book about the things women said to her about the first one ("It Changed My Life"). The claims that Ms. Friedan made were revolutionary - and the movement inspired by her work was regularly dismissed as radical.

Now, the concept of feminism is so mainstream, it has become a lucrative market for retailers, and the very currency of corporate credibility. A majority of American women say "feminist" describes them well, according to a Pew study from 2020. This is, in many ways, a testament to the work of women over the last century to normalize support for gender justice and women's rights - specifically those who campaigned in the 1960s and '70s.

But the widespread acceptance of feminism as a concept hasn't necessarily translated into political, social or economic equity.

For example, there are more women in public office today than there were 50 years ago. But at the current rate, gender equality in the highest positions of power will not be reached for roughly another 130 years. Similarly, women around the world have more legal rights than they have ever had before - but they have, on average, three-quarters of the legal rights of men.

Still, this type of relative progress is deemed by some to be sufficient.

The existence of expanded rights for women was presented as one basis for repealing abortion rights in the Supreme Court's draft opinion.

The argument goes like this: More women now work and have access to health care, some legal workplace protections and information about adoptive services. Therefore, pregnancy and parenthood are not the hardships they once were.

Lawyers representing the State of Mississippi, the appellant in the lawsuit that could bring about the end of Roe v. Wade, claim that "sweeping policy advances now promote women's full pursuit of both career and family."

Lynn Fitch, the state attorney general, went further in an interview with a local television station: "Fifty years ago, for professional women, they wanted you to make a choice. Now you don't have to. Now you have the opportunity to be whatever you want to be," she said. "You have the option in life to really achieve your dreams, your goals, and you can have those beautiful children as well."

Not everyone agrees with that claim. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, a professor of African-American studies at Princeton, argued that by focusing on the relative gains, the draft opinion obscures existing inequities. She described this idea as a " fantasy" - one she believes is particularly detached from reality during a pandemic that has been exceptionally brutal for women.

"Perhaps what's hardest to bear for abortion rights advocates is the implicit suggestion that the progress women have made is a reason to throw out Roe," Emily Bazelon, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, wrote.

"In a sense, he turns feminism against itself."

Many second-wave feminists have been quick to speak out against the draft opinion, lamenting a prospective loss in one of their movement's defining fights. But unlike 50 years ago, the coalition of abortion rights supporters is vast - and cuts across many demographics.

Polls have consistently shown that a majority of Americans oppose overturning Roe v. Wade. A Gallup poll in June found that 58 percent of Americans were opposed, a figure that has been relatively unchanged for three decades. A Public Religion Research Institute poll recently found that 61 percent oppose overturning Roe, and 36 percent support it.

The activism in response to the news has been as varied and diverse as the activists themselves. Some activists focused on electoral politics, taking to the streets to declare their intention to fight harder for control of Congress in this year's midterm elections. Candidates sought to raise money off the news. Other activists are now fighting for increased access for medication abortion.

Unlike in the 1970s, when second-wave feminists were charting new social territory, abortion rights activists today lack centralized leadership - and feminism lacks firm ideological coherence. While most of America agrees abortion rights are synonymous with gender justice, many disagree on how to achieve it.

Some younger feminists argue previous waves of feminism did not go far enough - and failed to include transgender people or prioritize racial equity. Others oppose core pillars of the second wave, identifying as both feminist and anti-abortion.

"I don't think we are in a wave right now," April Sizemore-Barber, a gender studies scholar, said a few years ago during the #MeToo movement. "I think that now feminism is inherently intersectional feminism - we are in a place of multiple feminisms."

So while the feminist movement in the 1970s helped create the social conditions that brought about Roe v. Wade in the first place, the question remains: whether modern feminism will have the coherence to determine what comes after - that is, if the draft opinion becomes the actual opinion.

Wesley Morris, co-host of "Still Processing," was 11 when "Fatal Attraction" came out. The movie, an erotic thriller starring Glenn Close and Michael Douglas, made a permanent impression on the way Wesley thinks about certain aspects of lust and suspense. "There's a lot wrong with this movie, and yet - and yet! - it's such a good movie," he said on this week's episode of the show.

Wesley invited Parul Sehgal, a staff writer at The New Yorker, to discuss the movie. Both Wesley and Parul watched "Fatal Attraction" over and over as preteens, and they've rewatched it multiple times since. "Every time I see this movie, I identify with a different character," Parul said. "I have a different sense of what this movie is about."

As Wesley and Parul break down the most powerful scenes, they are reminded of the lack of high-stakes sex onscreen today. They discuss why the erotic thriller genre has disappeared - and what could be gained from seeing more genuine, grown-up sex in movies.

Listen to the episode, and check out "Fatal Attraction" if you need to escape this weekend.

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The Shifting State of Feminism in America

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The article by the Council of Europe gives the reader an overview of the waves of feminism and women's rights movements, simultaneously connecting historical events to more current issues. It traces the roots of feminism back to the 18th century, highlighting key figures and events that shaped its evolution, such as the suffrage movement and the fight for reproductive rights. Overall, the article provides a thought-provoking analysis of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the diverse approaches taken by feminists worldwide.

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There are people who believe that we do not need feminism today, but nothing could be further from the truth. Women have struggled for equality and against oppression for centuries, and although some battles have been partly won - such as the right to vote and equal access to education - women are still disproportionally affected by all forms of violence and by discrimination in every aspect of life.

It is true that in some areas and on certain issues, there have been improvements: for example, in Saudi Arabia women were allowed, for the first time, to vote and run for office in 2015(!). However, on other issues there has been little or no progress: for example, there have been insignificant reductions in cases of violence against women. Women continue to receive lower pay for the same work as men in all parts of the world; there are still countries that do not have laws against marital rape and still allow child brides, and practices such as 'honour' killings and female genital mutilation still exist.

Jokes about feminism and stereotypes about feminists persist, and many of these are also homophobic and assume that being lesbian is something 'bad'. In fact, being a feminist is not something particular to any sex or gender: there are women and men who consider themselves feminists, some are gay or lesbian, some heterosexual, bisexual or transgender - and some may identify differently.

The concept of feminism reflects a history of different struggles, and the term has been interpreted in fuller and more complex ways as understanding has developed. In general, feminism can be seen as a movement to put an end to sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression and to achieve full gender equality in law and in practice.

Women's movements and the history of feminism

There have been many extraordinary women who have played an important role in local or world history, but not all of these have necessarily been advocates of women's issues. The women's movement is made up of women and men who work and fight to achieve gender equality and to improve the lives of women as a social group. In most societies, women were traditionally confined to the home as daughters, wives and mothers, and we are often only aware of women in history because of their relation to famous men. Of course many women throughout history did in fact play an important role in cultural and political life, but they tend to be invisible. An organised women's movement only really started in the 19th century, even though women activists and the struggle for equality have always been part of all human societies.

One of the early pioneers, who thought and wrote about women as a group, is the Italian writer Christine de Pizan, who published a book about women's position in society as early as 1495. Christine de Pizan wrote about books she had read by famous men, who wrote books about the sins and weaknesses of girls and women, and questioned whether women were really human beings at all, or whether they were more similar to animals. Christine de Pizan's work offers a good example of the early stages of the struggle for women's equality. However, she was very unusual in being able to read and write, which was not at all common for women of that time.

In later history, women took part in the French revolution from the very beginning: the demonstrations that led to the revolution started with a large group of working women marching to Versailles to demand not only food to feed their families, but also political change. However, the French Revolution did not lead to proper recognition of women's rights. For that reason, in September 1791, Olympe de Gouges wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen, in response to the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, and with the intention of exposing the failure of the French Revolution to recognise gender equality. As a result of her writings de Gouges was accused, tried and convicted of treason, resulting in her immediate execution.

The women's movement began to develop in North America, mainly because women there were allowed to go to school earlier than in Europe - and women who can read and write, and who are encouraged to think for themselves, usually start to question how society works. The first activists travelled around North America and fought for the end of both slavery and women's oppression. They organised the 'First Women's Rights Convention' in 1848, and continued to campaign to improve the social position of all women. The movement also began in Europe with the same broad aims: activists collected signatures demanding that working women should receive their own wages and not their husbands', that women should be able to own a house and have custody of their children.

First wave of feminism

The fight for women's right to vote in elections is known as the 'suffragette movement'. By the end of the 19th century, this had become a worldwide movement, and the words 'feminism' and 'feminist movement' started to be used from that point on.

This first wave of feminism activism included mass demonstrations, the publishing of newspapers, organised debates, and the establishment of international women's organisations. By the 1920s, women had won the right to vote in most European countries and in North America. At around the same time, women became more active in communist, socialist and social democratic parties because increasing numbers of women began to work outside the home in factories and offices. Women were first allowed to go to university in the early 20th century, having both a career and a family. In certain countries, when fascist parties gained power the feminist movement was banned.

Women started organising again after the end of the Second World War, and they soon gained equal political rights in most European countries, with women's emancipation becoming an important aim and most women being allowed to take on full-time jobs, divorce their husbands and go to university.

Second wave of feminism

In Western Europe and the USA, the feminist movement was resurgent by the 1970s. Although this second wave of feminism aimed to achieve 'women's liberation', different groups had different ideas about how this should be done. Liberal feminists wanted better equality laws and reform of institutions such as schools, churches and the media. Radical feminists argued that the root cause of women's inequality is patriarchy: men, as a group, oppress women. They also focused on violence against women by men and started to talk about violence in the family, and rape. Socialist feminists argued that it is a combination of patriarchy and capitalism that causes women's oppression.

The second wave of feminism also resulted in new areas of science: women's studies became a discipline to be studied at university, and books began to be published about women's achievements in literature, music and science, and recording women's previously unwritten history.

Finally, the women's movement played an important role in the drafting of international documents about women's rights, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW, 1979).

Third wave of feminism

The third wave of feminism mainly refers to the American movement in the 1990s, and was a reaction to the backlash of conservative media and politicians announcing the end of feminism or referring to 'post-feminism'. The term 'backlash' was popularised by Susan Faludi in her book Backlash. The Undeclared War against Women, published in 1991, and describing the negative reaction of the patriarchal system towards women's liberation. This was hardly a new phenomenon: women's movements had always been met with antagonism. However, in the 1980s, institutionalised forms of attacks on women's rights grew stronger. The third wave of feminism can be characterised by an increased awareness of overlapping categories, such as race, class, gender, sexual orientation. More emphasis was also placed on racial issues, including the status of women in other parts of the world (global feminism). This was also a moment when a number of feminist non-governmental organisations were established, but focusing on specific feminist issues, rather than claiming to represent general feminist ideas.

Third wave feminism actively uses media and pop culture to promote its ideas and to run activities, for example by publishing blogs or e-zines. It focuses on bringing feminism closer to the people's daily lives. The main issues that third wave feminists are concerned about include: sexual harassment, domestic violence, the pay gap between men and women, eating disorders and body image, sexual and reproductive rights, honour crimes and female genital mutilation.

Cyberfeminism and networked feminism (fourth-wave feminism)

The term cyberfeminism is used to describe the work of feminists interested in theorising, critiquing, and making use of the Internet, cyberspace, and newmedia technologies in general. The term and movement grew out of 'third-wave' feminism. However, the exact meaning is still unclear to some: even at the first meeting of cyberfeminists The First Cyberfeminist International (FCI) in Kassel (Germany), participants found it hard to provide a definition, and as a result of discussions, they proposed 100 anti-theses (with reference to Martin Luther's theses) on what cyberfeminism is not. These included, for example, it is not an institution, it is not an ideology, it is not an -ism.

Cyberfeminism is considered to be a predecessor of 'networked feminism', which refers generally to feminism on the Internet: for example, mobilising people to take action against sexism, misogyny or gender-based violence against women. One example is the online movement #metoo in 2017, which was a response on social networks from women all over the world to the case of Harvey Weinstein, a Hollywood producer who was accused of sexually harassing female staff in the movie industry.

Sexism

This term is very often present in feminist literature as well as in the media and everyday life, and it is an important concept in understanding feminism. Sexism means perceiving and judging people only on the basis of their belonging to a particular sex or gender. It also covers discrimination of a person on the same basis. It is important to note that sexism applies to both men and women, however, women are more affected by sexism than men in all areas of life. Everyday sexism takes different forms, sometimes not easily recognisable - for example, telling jokes about girls, commenting on the female body (objectifying women), reacting to the way women are dressed, assigning women easier tasks in Internet games or objectifying women in advertising.

The literature mentions three types of sexism

Traditional sexism: supporting traditional gender roles, treating women as worse than men, employing traditional stereotypes which portray women as less competent than men.

Modern sexism: denying gender discrimination ('it is not a problem anymore'), having a negative attitude towards women's rights, denying the validity of claims made by women

Neosexism: This notion refers to ideologies that justify discrimination towards women on the basis of competences - 'men are effectively better competent for some things' - for example in managerial or leadership positions, and not on a direct discrimination of women. Defenders of these ideas tend to ignore or deny the difficulties faced by women in society as having an influence on 'competences'.

If it is true that the situation of women's human rights has improved in recent years, this does not mean that sexism has ended.
In March 2019, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)1 on preventing and combating sexism. The Recommendation defines sexism as
any act, gesture, visual representation, spoken or written words, practice or behaviour based upon the idea that a person or a group of persons is inferior because of their sex, which occurs in the public or private sphere, whether online or offline, with the purpose or effect of:

Violating the inherent dignity or rights of a person or a group of persons;

Resulting in physical, sexual, psychological or socio-economic harm or suffering to a person or a group of persons;

Creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment;

Constituting a barrier to the autonomy and full realisation of human rights by a person or a group of persons;

Maintaining and reinforcing gender stereotypes.

The Recommendation stresses that sexism is a manifestation of historically unequal power relations between women and men, which leads to discrimination and prevents the full advancement of women in society. The Committee of Ministers asks Governments of member states to take measures to prevent and combat sexism and its manifestations in the public and private spheres, and encourage relevant stakeholders to implement appropriate legislation, policies and programmes.

Women's rights are human rights

Why do we need women's rights, when these are simply human rights? Why do we need human rights treaties about women's rights, when we have already general human rights instruments? Almost everywhere in the world, women are denied their human rights just because of their sex or gender. Women's rights should not be seen as special rights: they are human rights enshrined in international human rights treaties and other documents, and include such rights as freedom from discrimination, right to life, freedom from torture, right to privacy, access to health, right to decent living conditions, right to safety, and many others. However, there are also human rights instruments that take into account the specific situation of women in society with regards to accessing or exercising their human rights, or which aim to protect them from violence.

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53. Based on: Todd. D. Nelson, Psychology of Prejudice, Pearsons Education, Inc. publishing as Allyn and Bacon, 2002

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There are people who believe that we do not need feminism today, but nothing could be further from the truth. Women have struggled for equality and against oppression for centuries, and although some battles have been partly won - such as the right to vote and equal access to education - women are still disproportionally affected by all forms of violence and by discrimination in every aspect of life.

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Michael Kimmel gives a TED Talk on gender equality and how men and women should be treated equally in the workplace. He also talks about how being wealthy caucasian limited his ability to notice how class, race, and gender affected other people with different experiences.

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Lyrics: https://genius.com/Chaka-khan-im-every-woman-lyrics

“I’m Every Woman” was released in September 1978, written by Ashford & Simpson and was originally recorded by Chaka Khan. This song became an instant hit and reached the top of the charts in multiple countries.

This song does not mean that Khan is every woman, but rather that collectively every woman is a part of her. This is an empowering song that has been regarded as a “women’s anthem” because it celebrates female empowerment and independence. The song’s main message is to affirm women’s strength, resilience, and versatility in a way never seen before.

Chaka Khan was born on March 23, 1953, and is an American singer who has a versatile range, spanning across multiple genres including R&B, funk, jazz, disco, and soul. Her career spanned more than five decades, and throughout this time she has won ten Grammy Awards. She is best known for her powerful voice and distinctive style.

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Most Girls is a song written by Hailee Steinfeld. It was released in 2017 as a single. It was so successful that the song made it to number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It is meant to be self empowering and encourage girls to come together. It is also meant to encourage them to reject the notion that there is a certain way to be a girl.

Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress and singer. She was born in Los Angeles in 1996. Her songs tend to be in the pop genre and can sometimes be considered dance-pop. Hailee is very passionate about activism in her work and supports many charities and foundations ranging from UNICEF to the American Cancer Society. She tries to play strong women in movies as well as sing songs that promote female self empowerment.

Hailee’s music video displays a date where a guy tells a girl that she “isn’t like most girls.” She takes offense to this and abruptly ends their date. She is trying to send the message that there isn’t one right way to be a girl and that every girl is worth celebrating. Instead of wanting to be different from “most girls,” she centers her song around wanting to be like “most girls.” The line in the chorus that is repeated more than once is: “I wanna be like, I wanna be like most girls.” She also starts the majority of the lines with “some girls” or “most girls.” She tries to make the distinction between individual girls and girls as a whole. This is an attempt to break down stereotypes about girls.

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“Not That Kind” was released on October 2, 2000, by Epic Records and Daylight Records. The singer, Anastacia is a musical artist born and raised in Chicago. The song was produced by Ric Wake and written by Will Wheaton, Marvin Young, and Anastacia. The song’s album sold over five million copies worldwide and reached the top five in the majority of the countries in Europe including Australia, Germany, and the UK. The song was first performed in 1998 on The Cut, which was a popular talent show on MTV.

The music video for the song further shows Anastasia’s message of unity with other women. One example of this in the video is when she is shown in a cafe talking with her friend. The music video also depicts a man trying to flirt with her, but she pushes him away showing him that she is, as the song is titled, "not that kind of girl".

One lyric that specifically demonstrates the feminist message of the song and emphasizes the importance of sticking with other women is in the bridge when she says “I've got my friends, I won't look for another in you.” Another lyric that portrays Anastasia’s feminist message in the song is “And it's not my kind of world, No it's not for me.” This lyric shows how she feels excluded in a world of music dominated by men.

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Here Comes the Change was written by Kesha. It was released in 2018 as a part of the album for the movie “On The Basis of Sex.” “On The Basis of Sex” is a biographical movie about Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg who was the second woman on the Supreme Court. Kate Andrias said that “Justice Ginsburg is known for her pathbreaking opinions and dissents on major issues, like women's rights, voting rights, and health care.” This song was intentionally made to be a part of this movie and to further the message of feminism. She supported this song by posting the quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg “There is still work to be done" on her social media with the caption "Let us all lead the change". This shows her strong support for this message of feminism.

Kesha’s full name is Kesha Rose Sebert and she is an American singer and songwriter. She was born in 1987 in Los Angeles and is currently 37 years old. Her music “sends out a powerful message to women everywhere, as her music begins to tackle raw, real topics very personal to her.” She has a strong character and was able to bounce back from her assault and wants to make sure that never happens to anyone else. Beside the song Here comes the Change, she had countless other songs promoting female empowerment. Kesha deeply cares about the fight for women’s rights and likes to send that message through her music.

Here Comes the Change is an anthem about if society continues the fight for change it will come. It refers to the positive changes Ginsburg made happen and change will come from actions (even if it can sometimes be delayed). In the song, she acknowledges that change isn’t easy, but pushes people to keep fighting. She emphasizes that “this is not a phase” and prays to live in a day where “we can live in and die free.” She ends on the hopeful note that the change is coming.

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Lyrics: https://genius.com/Alicia-keys-girl-on-fire-lyrics

“Girl on Fire” was released in 2012 by Alicia Keys, American singer and songwriter. Co-writers include Jeff Bhasker, Salaam Remi, and Billy Squier. Upon its release, this song received support from around the world, and quickly reached top ten on numerous music charts worldwide.

This is an empowering song that pushes women to be unstoppable and unapologetically themselves. “Girl on Fire” is a metaphor that symbolizes ambition, passion, and the unstoppable drive to overcome obstacles. To be a “Girl on Fire” is to embrace one’s inner strength and shine bright in the face of adversity.

Alicia Keys was born on January 25, 1981, and is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actress. She covers a versatile range of genres, including R&B, soul, jazz, hip hop, and classical music. Throughout her career, she has received five Grammy Awards, which includes Best New Artist and Song of the Year.

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“The Man” by Taylor Swift was recorded in 2019 and released on January 27, 2020. It was written and produced by Taylor Swift and Joel Little. In 2020 the song peaked at number 20 and 10 on Billboard Pop Songs and Billboard Adult Pop Songs charts. The music video premiered on YouTube on February 27, 2020. Commenting on her purpose in creating the music video Taylor Swift said, “With "The Man" music video, I wanted to show a heightened reaction of how the world reacts to someone who's male, hot, rich, young, and cocky. I wanted to show how there's immediate approval and benefit of the doubt given, in a ridiculous way.” This quote also demonstrates her purpose in writing the song.

Through the lyrics of the song, Taylor Swift reflects on how she thinks she would be treated by society if she were a man. Throughout the lyrics, Taylor Swift challenges sexist societal expectations. One example of this is when she says "And they would toast to me, oh, let the players play/I'd be just like Leo in Saint-Tropez." In this lyric, she compares herself to another famous person, American actor Leonardo DiCaprio, and explains the double standards in Hollywood.

The song’s impact is widespread and communicates Taylor Swift’s feminist message in a catchy way. One example of this was when Liz Truss, the Secretary of State for International Trade and Minister for Women and Equalities of the United Kingdom, quoted the song's lyrics during an International Women's Day debate. Truss said, "In the words of the brilliant Taylor Swift, [...] 'women are left running as fast as they can, wondering if they'd get there quicker if they were a man'." Brittany Hodak from Forbes magazine said she hopes that the song "will spark a national conversation about sexism, power, and equality."

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“A Woman’s Worth” was released in 2001 by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. This song incorporates elements of jazz, R&B, and soul, which emphasize Keys’ beautiful vocals.

This song has become a feminist anthem. From the moment it was released, it became a success, quickly reaching top ten on various music charts across the world. It’s an empowering message of self-respect and dignity that has deeply resonated with listeners, pushing it to be a timeless classic amongst her works.

Alicia Keys was born on January 25, 1981, and is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actress. She covers a versatile range of genres, including R&B, soul, jazz, hip hop, and classical music. Throughout her career, she has received five Grammy Awards, which includes Best New Artist and Song of the Year.

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Fight Like a Girl was written by Zolita in 2018. It is a song in the pop genre and would be a good song to dance to. It was released in the album Sappho. Sappho consists of 6 songs including Fight Like a Girl. This song was written after Trump was elected and it attempts to emphasize how necessary it is for American women to stand up for their rights. Fight Like a Girl was inspired by the women’s march and tries to pass along the strength the women who were in that march brought.

Zolita is the artist name for Zoë Montana Hoetzel. Zoë is an American singer and songwriter. She was born in Los Angeles in 1994. She is an advocate for all women. Her take on feminism combines the experience of someone who is female and a lesbian. She attempts to promote inclusion in feminism and expand who the feminist movement is fighting for. Zoë is redefining what it means to be a feminist and the intersection between being female and gay.

Zolita was very intentional on how this song comes across and includes. In the song, she encourages everyone to listen to what “real girl[s]” say. She attempts to empower their voices and promote being pro choice. She brings intersectionality and pro choice agenda into her definition of feminism. She also tries to get girls to “l fight like a girl,” which is to embrace and fight for who you are.

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Lyrics: https://genius.com/Bikini-kill-rebel-girl-lyrics

Rebel Girl is a song by Bikini Kill. It was written in 19193 but three versions were initially released a bit before or after. This song promotes the idea of feminism and sexuality for women that combats associating that with shame. It gives an unapologetic voice to women and more specifically lesbian women.

Bikini is an American punk band that was formed in 1990. They worked to write female-centric songs and environments. They would want women to get as involved in their music as possible utilizing their powerful voices. They focused on topics like abortion rights, sexual orientation, and sexual assault making sure that the issues were heard.

Bikini Kill and their songs are part of an underground feminist punk movement called Riot Grrrl. This movement addressed sexual assault, racism, classicism, and overall female empowerment. It supported the idea that women could express rage and anger without being labeled fragile. They wanted anger to be acceptable for women because it's often more for men.

This song has a very energetic feeling and is super straightforward. It's alluding to a lesbian admiring her friend in a romantic or non-romantic way. The song states “That girl thinks she's the queen of the neighborhood/I got news for you, she is!” This line shows the confidence for which the song radiates. The song takes things like slut-shaming and turns it into something to shake off or take pride in.

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Run the World (Girls) is a song by Beyonce. It was released in 2011. The message is female empowerment. It has become an anthem for feminism as it promotes the idea that women can do anything they set their minds to. It reached 29 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 but hit 10 across the world. Beyonce wanted to say things that sometimes women are not confident enough to say.

Beyonce is channeling her accomplishments in the song explaining that “I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That’s how I’ve gotten to where I am.” She wanted to portray the confidence she and other women can achieve no matter who pushes them down. She wanted to let women “Shine” and channel their power by not doubting their ability. The song drives women to put themselves in leadership roles and make themselves role models for other women to look up to.

In the song Beyonce sings “My persuasion Can build a nation Endless power  With our love, we can devour ''. These lines are some of the most radiant of what the song is about. She is saying that a woman's motivation is what drives things. She is also gratifying the idea of being unapologetically emotional and the ways that women love are just as powerful as the way that they lead and neither diminish each other they are coexisting.

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Beyoncé - Run the World (Girls) (Official Video)

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Lyrics: https://genius.com/No-doubt-just-a-girl-lyrics

"Just a Girl" was a single by the band No Doubt released on September 21, 1995. It was written by Gwen Stefani and Tom Dumont, and produced by Matthew Wilder. It is generally considered No Doubt’s breakthrough song that led to their popularity. "Just a Girl" peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and entered the Alternative Songs, Hot Rock Songs, and Mainstream Top 40.

In 2017, Gwen Stefani commented on her inspiration for writing the song saying “I can remember thinking, ‘Wow, I’m in the car right now, I’m driving home, it’s like one in the morning and if something did happen to me, I’m vulnerable because I’m a girl.'” This is shown in her lyric, “Cause I’m just a girl, I’d rather not be ‘Cause they won’t let me drive late at night.”

The music video for the song further conveys its feminist message. It was directed by Mark Kohr. The video shows Gewn Stefani singing in a clean and organized restroom while the male members of the band play their instruments in a dirty and disorderly one. A wall separates the restrooms, and at the end of the video, the men climb over into the ladies' restroom and start dancing. The video conveys a hope for gender equality.

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Lyrics: https://genius.com/Lesley-gore-you-dont-own-me-lyrics

You Don't Own Me is a song by Lesley Gore. It was released in 1963 when she was only 17 years old. The song follows the basic principle of the fact that she doesn't want to be objectified. She thought especially at the time it was empowering for her to stand up and say to men that they “don't own her.

Lesley Gore was an American singer and songwriter popular around the 1950s-1960s. She started singing and writing music at the age of 16 and that's also when her popularity spiked. She worked to support the rights of women and the rights of the LGBTQ community as she came out as a lesbian. Her music showed her femininity and her experience as a woman.

This song as said before speaks to the way that women are objectified even by their partners. It describes hypocritical gender standards and what it feels like to be thought of with no voice. It's not the first but is one of the first songs to speak out about misogynistic culture and now is widely recognized as a feminist anthem. Gore and the song were also trying to combat the idea that “boys will be boys” and there is nothing that anyone can do to fix their bad behavior. In the song “And don't tell me what to do, Oh, don't tell me what to say, And please, when I go out with you Don't put me on display” Furthar supports the idea that women have their minds and are not something to just be shown off.