Why wouldn’t I want to reach the apex of society?Įven though the upper echelon of corporate spaces are exclusively designed for White men, I wanted to carve out a spot for myself. CEO was the pinnacle of success within a capitalistic system. I wanted to become a billionaire CEO of a company, not because I knew what such a job would entail, but because that was what I was told I should become the money didn’t hurt.
GASLIGHT GATEKEEP GIRLBOSS PROFESSIONAL
I wanted to be a “#girlboss.” The term is defined as “the melding of professional self, identity, and capitalist aspiration.” I was quite infatuated with choice feminism. However, I still trusted in a capitalistic system and looked at most political issues, such as feminism, through this economic lens. “Liberal,” because I disliked the conservative extremism of Trump and his followers.
I recall it now because it so perfectly demonstrated my neoliberal belief system at the time. Maybe because it still stands to date as one of the funniest jokes I’ve ever made. Though this conversation took place years ago during junior high school, I can still recite it from memory. You are the chosen one, destined to rule the world.“Maybe I’ll go to Trump University,” I responded with a laugh. You possess the ability and talent to morph the world into whatever you want, despite all the pushback you get from others. You are gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss! In every generation, few people completely embody these traits and you are of the special ones.You don’t care about anyone’s opinions or the consequences of your actions, but that’s totally okay! No one is going to stop you from getting what you want because you’re driven and ambitious. You are girlboss! Life is like a corporation and you are the CEO running this entire operation.You are a unique, creative individual in a sea of boring people searching for a personality. Obviously, everyone is just following what you like because you’re so influential and stunning. You are gatekeep! You aren’t afraid of keeping your interests from the hands of others.You’re also the director, executive producer, editor and writer too.
GASLIGHT GATEKEEP GIRLBOSS MOVIE
There is nothing wrong with always getting your way because you are the main character of this movie called life. This is YOUR reality and everyone is just living in it. You are gaslight! You love manipulating people for your benefit and don’t care.Music is for people who cannot be alone with their thoughts. Remind everyone that you listened to them before they were popular.Celebrate because they worked hard for it.When one of your favorite indie artist becomes popular, you:.Prevent the first land mammal from leaving the water.Take credit for the Declaration of Independence.Stop Isaac Newton from discovering gravity.If you could go back in time, you would:.But if you’re conflicted about what category you truly fall into, this quiz is for you! “Gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss” is one of the latest internet memes which parodies every middle-aged mom’s favorite statement of “live, laugh, love.” You might’ve assigned these traits to your favorite fictional characters, celebrities or even to yourself for fun.
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