I have never liked the term “girlboss” because I think it fails to dignify all women who work (“girl” seems to be an infantilized term for grown working women, and “boss” has a connotation of domineering authority, in contrast to other words like “leader” or “professional”). Similar things could be said for the other labels mentioned. As women, our diversity of gifts and vocations should not be used as an opportunity to insult or look down upon each other, but rather as a way to appreciate each other for our unique callings.
I am the only mother designed for these children I have. I am uniquely and perfectly -imperfectly made for them and them for me. There is no other job on earth that can claim this!
I have never liked the term “girlboss” because I think it fails to dignify all women who work (“girl” seems to be an infantilized term for grown working women, and “boss” has a connotation of domineering authority, in contrast to other words like “leader” or “professional”). Similar things could be said for the other labels mentioned. As women, our diversity of gifts and vocations should not be used as an opportunity to insult or look down upon each other, but rather as a way to appreciate each other for our unique callings.
So so good.
I’m wrestling through a piece on the much-debated motherhood/status idea; this adds some helpful layers/insights!
So glad! Thank you! Look forward to reading it!
Elizabeth Grace, this was lovely, "In truth, these labels are more performative than they are descriptive."
None of these names, Tradwife, Cat Lady, Girlboss are particularly helpful or do anything to make families or women stronger.
And, people are far more multifaceted than Instagram hashtags.
Thank you!
Loved this 🙌
Thank you!
I am the only mother designed for these children I have. I am uniquely and perfectly -imperfectly made for them and them for me. There is no other job on earth that can claim this!