Feminist Songs?

I have very very  limited contact with popular media.  I am looking to make a list of songs that have been called, for a variety of reasons, "feminist."

What do you think?  Comment at will.  Add to the list!


(I'm linking to some videos, but you should look at the lyrics, too.)

These Boots are Made for Walking, by Nancy Sinatra

Shebop, by Cyndi Lauper

Material Girl, by Madonna

You Oughta Know, by Alanis Morrisette 

Defying Gravity from Wicked

Single Ladies, by Beyonce 

I Kissed a Girl, by Jill Sobule

Suvivor, by Destiny's Child

Not a Pretty Girl, by Ani DiFranco

Biscuit, by Ivy Levan



Comments

  1. UnknownSeptember 5, 2017 at 1:46 PM

    U.N.I.T.Y., by Queen Latifah

    Bitch, by Meredith Brooks

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  2. UnknownSeptember 5, 2017 at 2:18 PM

    You Don't Own Me, Lesley Gore

    Let's Talk About Sex, Salt N Pepa

    Shoop, Salt N Pepa

    Doll Parts, Hole

    Asking for It, Hole

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  3. David TateSeptember 5, 2017 at 6:07 PM

    Chinatown, by Girlpool

    ReplyDelete
  4. UnknownSeptember 5, 2017 at 6:39 PM

    Not Your Way, by Misterwives
    Pretty Hurts, by Beyonce
    Castle, by Halsey

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownSeptember 8, 2017 at 10:45 PM

    Fuck You - Lily Allen
    212 - Azealia Banks
    Love Myself - Hailee Steinfeld
    Most Girls - Hailee Steinfeld

    ReplyDelete

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