![]() In terms of how it's trended on social media platforms like TikTok, the phrase is perceived more as a joke. However, the term girl boss has taken a bit of a nasty turn and in an article by Early Magazine, writer Isabell Solane discusses how the word has become a slur. Instead, she was right at home there within all of these workaholic, toxic patriarchal structures, and we couldn’t forgive her for it." The girl boss was supposed to represent a change in the workplace, but more than that, she was supposed to bring that change to the workplace. “We wanted the girl boss to fix everything that was wrong in our workplaces: the competitiveness, the workaholism, the fraternity-style sexist collegiality, the racism. Or so people thought, as cited by the Michigan Daily in the article “Gaslight, gatekeep: How “girl boss” went from aspirational to insulting”, writer Abby Synder discusses what the ‘girl boss’ was imagined to be versus what she actually became. The ‘girl boss would change how businesses were run, long gone where the days of sexual harassment, discrimination, and toxic work environments, those days were over, the ‘girl boss’ was a symbol for change. Recognize that happiness is a choice, and it's one you must make every day. Know when to be a b*tch, and when to be a lady.ġ1. Know that your only competition is the reflection in the mirror.ĩ. Be confident in yourself and your abilities.ħ. Have ambition, and always set (and reevaluate) goals.Ĥ. ![]() Know what you want, and how to ask for it.Ģ. The question then becomes what are the core aspects of a ‘girl boss’? Karen Schneider’s 2016 blog article says that there are “12 Ways To Make Sure You're Becoming A #GirlBoss, Not A Mean Girl” The list is as follows:ġ. However, if you look up NastyGal today, the clothing site is still up and running, giving hope that the company is still alive and well. Ultimately the company, like any, has faced challenges and has gone through bankruptcy more than once. The term ‘girl boss’ was coined by Sophia Amoruso who began a fast-fashion retail site from eBay known as ‘NastyGal’ in the early 2010s, as highlighted in her book “#Girlboss.” She built herself an empire and an online shopping experience that offered affordable clothing. Women need to be aware of this timeline and recognize how a phrase meant to empower women can be warped into the butt of the joke. It seems "girl boss" has become a joke at the expense of ambitious women trying to create their own path in the world. However, over time, it seems to have taken a negative turn. The concept of a girl boss is becoming highly publicized over time through internet use and social media and women's ability to create online stores and cultivate their own businesses. According to Urban Dictionary, “Girlboss” is a term used to describe a woman who is self-made, running their own business, and acting as their own boss.
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