Songs for Women's Rights

With many songs these days spouting misogynistic lyrics, it's refreshing to know that there are, in fact, songs out there that proclaim and celebrate women's rights. Check out the following songs that make you proud to be a woman.

"You Don't Own Me" by Lesley Gore

Recorded in 1964, Lesley Gore's lyrics professed an empowering message of women asserting freedom and opinion in their relationships.

"The Pill" by Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn's "The Pill" celebrates the introduction of the birth control pill and the importance of this realization for the modern woman.

"One Girl Revolution" by Saving Jane

Blunt and to the point, "One Girl Revolution" is a powerful reminder of feminism and a blatant rejection of social norms.

"Independent Women" by Destiny's Child

Thought of originally as a "man bashing" song, "Independent Women" is a powerful assertion that women are completely capable of supporting themselves.

"Respect" by Aretha Franklin

Perhaps the most well-known song on the list, "Respect" affirms what all women should know--they deserve respect.

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