If the patriarchy’s got you down – and let’s be honest, it happens a lot – sometimes you just need to sing along to one of these women’s empowerment songs in your car while you cry and touch up your makeup… and then cry it off and touch it up again. It’s called being a modern woman!
From getting-over-a-breakup ballads to getting-paid-what-you’re-worth power anthems, there are so many great feminist songs by women artists that celebrate feminine brains, brawn, and beauty. Some extol the virtues of self-love, while others tackle complicated political questions related to the challenge of gender. Some are just bops about getting dressed. All are guaranteed to provide a daily dose of girl power.
No matter what you’re in the mood for, this playlist of the best women-empowerment songs will get you healed and hyped.
1. “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child (2001)
The pity party is over, and the self-doubt has got to stop. Destiny’s Child is here to send you to confidence boot camp and whip your self-esteem into shape!
Iconic line: “You thought I wouldn’t sell without ya, sold 9 million.”
2. “Part of Me” by Katy Perry (2012)
Even if you feel shattered after a breakup, you aren’t. There’s a “part of you” that’s intact, and that’s what you’ll use as your foundation to rebuild. At least, that’s what Katy says.