19 Songs To Listen To When The Patriarchy's Got You Down

WHO RUN THIS MOTHER???

Beyoncé, "Run The World (Girls)"

If someone is making you feel less than, there's nothing more satisfying to scream than "WHO RUN THIS MOTHER? GIRLS!!"

Best patriarchy-smashing lyric: "Boy I know you love it / How we're smart enough to make these millions / Strong enough to bear the children / Then get back to business"

Columbia

Little Mix and Missy Elliot, "How Ya Doin'?"

Perfect when you're not in the mood to be texting with any fuckboys. Also, there's a Missy Elliot rap.

Best patriarchy-smashing lyric: "It's been so long since you have treated me like I deserved / So long, baby, I'm gone / You can leave a message for me after the tone."

Syco

Christina Aguilera and Lil' Kim, "Cant Hold Us Down"

Christina and Lil' Kim go IN on this song. It's the best anthem for being loud and unapologetic about your feminism.

Best patriarchy-smashing lyric: "This is for my girls all around the world / Who've come across a man who don't respect your worth / Thinking all women should be seen, not heard"

RCA

Janelle Monáe and Erykah Badu, "Q.U.E.E.N."

This song is a middle finger to anyone who tells women, or anyone, how they should act.

Best patriarchy-smashing lyric: "She who writes the movie owns the script and the sequel. / So why ain't the stealing of my rights made illegal?"

Wondaland / Bad Boy

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