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#EmpowerHer: Top 5 Girl-Power songs to amp up your women empowerment playlist

This women’s month is all about embracing our femininity, honoring all women who came before us and those who are continuously advocating for women’s rights, and breaking free from patriarchal and misogynist stereotypes.

As Gen Zs, we are known to turn to technology for everyday activities through a quick Google search, social media, or even curating playlists to match our everyday feelings. This Women’s Month, here are the top 10 empowering songs by women you can add to your girl power playlist!

Power by Little Mix feat. Stormzy

Who got the Power? Little Mix reminds women that they are in charge of their destinies and they have the power to be who they want to be. As a pop culture girl group, their release of “Power” is a great song highlighting women as capable leaders who have the power to break barriers and dismantle inequality they come across on the daily.

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The Man by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift directly calls out the striking difference in the public’s perception of women and men when it comes to success and having power. Her lyrics are about how different people react when it comes to showing their success; if it were a man, they would be seen as capable, but if it were a woman, she would be boastful. This song can resonate with women worldwide, promoting the importance of setting the same standard for women and men.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cindy Lauper

After a long, tiring day of work, sometimes all women want to do is have fun with their girl gang and be rid of expectations and stereotypes. Lauper’s song debunks the raging disparities of genders, not wanting to be restrained by society’s expectations of how women should act and behave.

That’s My Girl by Fifth Harmony

One heartbreak can’t tear a woman down; That’s My Girl reminds women that they can overcome adversity and move forward with their lives. The title is a famous expression often used to show how “proud” one is of someone, which is the central theme of this Fifth Harmony song. As they sing and dance exclaiming how proud they are of women for working hard and prioritizing themselves.

Most Girls by Hailee Steinfeld (2017)

Haile Steinfeld’s Most Girls steers away from the “I’m not like other girls” narrative. Instead, it celebrates the value of empowering women and how every girl can be who they want to be. This song calls for women to celebrate, support, and admire women of all colors, shapes, and sizes.

There is a song for every woman; let these be a reminder that women are capable, fearless, powerful, and equipped to break free from expectations and prejudice against their gender. This Women’s Month, dare to embrace womanhood and be our bravest and boldest selves as we #EmpowerHer this March.