From Suffragettes to Taylor Swift: The Feminist History of Protest Songs

A Multi-Part Series

Music has always been more than entertainment—it’s a rallying cry, a call to action, and a means of amplifying voices that might otherwise go unheard. Women have used music for generations to unite, inspire, and challenge the status quo. From suffragettes marching to anthems of equality to TikTok’s viral feminist rage tracks, protest songs have been ess…