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In the last few years, the “girlboss” has come to represent contemporary mainstream feminism for many. “Girlboss feminism” suggests that the professional success of individual women is intrinsic to collectively achieving equity for women. Is this true? Is “girlboss feminism” actually feminist? Is it intersectional? And what is its relationship with capitalism? This week, we have two special guests joining us - Monica Ahmed and Onah Osemeke - for a discussion about the “girlboss”, corporate feminism, and what it means to be a feminist.
By Nabila Khan and Thulasi KandiahIn the last few years, the “girlboss” has come to represent contemporary mainstream feminism for many. “Girlboss feminism” suggests that the professional success of individual women is intrinsic to collectively achieving equity for women. Is this true? Is “girlboss feminism” actually feminist? Is it intersectional? And what is its relationship with capitalism? This week, we have two special guests joining us - Monica Ahmed and Onah Osemeke - for a discussion about the “girlboss”, corporate feminism, and what it means to be a feminist.