Gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss. Is 'that girl' just Gen Z's version of the millennial 'girlboss'? repackaged with a slicked back bun and a pair of gold hoops? In this week's episode I'm discussing the various forms of so called 'feminism' that have evolved as a result of neoliberalism. From Margaret Thatcher to Sophia Amoruso, I discuss how women stepping into positions of power isn't always a success for women or feminism. 

Relevant article links:

https://utopia-the-edit.ie/2022/03/29/hustle-cultures-cosmetic-feminism-the-redundant-girlboss-trope/

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/06/girlbosses-what-comes-next/613519/

https://fashionjournal.com.au/life/that-girl-tiktok-trend/

https://www.vice.com/en/article/5db8ek/tiktok-youtube-viral-trend-that-girl-internet-genz-challenge

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