We’re fascinated by the speedy rise and fall of the Girlboss movement. What was once an admirable harbinger of gender equality in the workplace dissolved into a laughable meme. In this episode, we explore the history of the Girlboss, why the movement became problematic, and whether WE are Girlbosses.  

Resources:

Taylor Swift, “Unapologetic Messiness,” and the Dying Gasp of Girlboss Anachronisms

The Girlboss Is Dead. Long Live the Girlboss.

Rich White Women, Pinkwashed Capitalism, & The Downfall Of The Girlboss

WHEN MULTILEVEL MARKETING MET GEN Z

The End of the Girlboss Is Here

The Infantilizing Ways We Talk About Womens Ambition

Gaslight, gatekeep: How “girlboss” went from aspirational to insulting