It's March, which means it is also Women's History Month. Just like Black History Month, I believe that every day of every month should honor women; and a way to do so would, of course, be to respect, and treat women equally as men are treated on a daily basis. The fact that women around the globe are still being treated lesser than men is extremely upsetting. We are fighting just as hard as we were a hundred years ago!
Having employers and world leaders who are also sexist and misogynistic just make it harder for us to get treated the way we deserve to be treated. If there are sexist things being voiced by a certain president of a certain country that has a huge hole for a mouth and tries to pass off animal fur as their "real" hair makes you feel down, then maybe some music will help you feel better.
Here is my list of top eight songs that were created to uplift girls and women instead of putting us down!
1. "Respect" - Aretha Franklin
These demanding lyrics combined with Aretha Franklin's beautiful strong voice will assure any woman that she deserves nothing but respect!
2. "Strong Girl" - ONE Campagin
This song promotes the ONE Campaign. Some of Africa's most talented female singers were brought together to create a song that will empower girls to become leaders and to dream big no matter where they are from or where they are living.
3. "Mulheres Do Brasil" - Maria Bethania
This beautiful Brazilian song by Maria Bethania may be short, but its lyrics will definitely have an impact on you! This song talks about all women being sisters and being treated equally. From housewives, teachers, prostitutes, dancers and more, every woman deserves to be respected and treated fairly. Here is the English translation.
4. "I Did It" - Spica
This energetic and funky K-Pop song by the group Spica influences women to be who they want to be and do what they want to do, and to be proud of it! This song has powerful lyrics such as "Stand tall/ Real strong/ So let's go."
5. "Dog" - Mona Haydar (Ft. Jackie Cruz)
Mona Haydar and Jackie Cruz used this song to put men in their place! This song addresses the way many women are sexualized and abused by men. Bringing awareness to this is a starting point for putting an end to it!
6. "You Don't Own Me" - Joan Jett
I prefer Joan Jett's version of this song, but whether you are listening to this version, the original, or G-Eazy's version, this song will make any woman feel liberated and free.
7. "Keep Ya Head Up" - Tupac
This is legendary throwback song points out the obvious; and shows how hypocritical it is for men to treat women badly when if it weren't for us, they wouldn't even exist!
8. "Put Your Records On" - Corinne Bailey Rae
This light and lovely song by the talented Corinne Bailey Rae has inspirational lyrics that empower young girls to embrace themselves, and to be who they are!
