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You might’ve heard the terms “gatekeeping,” “gaslighting,” or even “girlboss” separately, but at some point social media users started mashing them together like linguistic LEGO bricks. Now, you’re scratching your head at this new development in internet slang. What in the world are they trying to say? Wonder no more! We’re here to make the meaning of “gatekeep, gaslight, girlboss” clear (and define each word individually, in case you need some catching up), and tell you where and why the phrase originated. Then, we’ll give you the rundown on the latest cultural discourse on “girlbossing,” so that you can join the conversation.
Things You Should Know
- “Gatekeep, gaslight, girlboss,” is a tongue-in-cheek critique of a culture in which women exploit others in order to achieve success or status.
- A “girlboss” is a self-made or successful woman. More recently, the term is used to describe a woman whose success is the product of immoral behavior.
- The phrase “gatekeep, gaslight, girlboss,” is a spin on the motto “live, laugh, love,” and was coined and spread on Tumblr, Twitter, and other social media sites.
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- If you’re experiencing exploitative behavior at work, set boundaries and make it clear what behaviors you won’t tolerate, or deal with mean coworkers by filing a complaint with your HR department.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.broadsatyale.com/the-etymology-of-girlbossing/
- ↑ https://www.breezejmu.org/opinion/opinion-gaslight-gatekeep-girlboss-the-silent-enemies-that-need-to-go/article_41bc83ec-cae8-11eb-a0b2-bbd22a57073e.html
- ↑ https://slang.net/meaning/gatekeep
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/gaslighting
- ↑ https://www.broadsatyale.com/the-etymology-of-girlbossing/
- ↑ https://www.breezejmu.org/opinion/opinion-gaslight-gatekeep-girlboss-the-silent-enemies-that-need-to-go/article_41bc83ec-cae8-11eb-a0b2-bbd22a57073e.html
- ↑ https://www.broadsatyale.com/the-etymology-of-girlbossing/
- ↑ https://harvardpolitics.com/girlboss-gaslight-gatekeep/
- ↑ https://www.broadsatyale.com/the-etymology-of-girlbossing/
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