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-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.
