When it comes to the business world, we ladies have to work twice as hard. Leave it up to three business school students to highlight the gender bias through one of the best parodies we’ve seen all year. The trio is part of a student-run club called CBS Follies at the Columbia Business School, and they transformed Meghan Trainor’s hit single, “All About that Bass,” into a power anthem that shows women doing what they do best: Being a boss. Here are the top 5 reasons we love their feminist version!
1. “Getting called b*tch means I’m doing something right”
The b-word is often used as a way to tear women down. If you’re a b*tch you’re too bossy. Transforming the word b*tch into a positive statement is a powerful thing. Instead of letting mean words get to you, always remember that you are just as important as your male co-workers. B*tches get stuff done.
2. “I’m told acting like [a dude] is not what ladies do”
As in the case with the "cool girl," females are given a hard time for liking "guy stuff." On the other hand, a girly-girl has a hard time being taken seriously. Being ladylike has nothing to do with your ability to be in charge. Business b*tches can be girly, chill and professional. You do you.
3. “Overqualified but I don’t get respected”
Look around at your classmates. Most likely, a majority of them are females. More and more women are graduating college and seeking higher-level education. And yet, women aren’t treated the same as their male co-workers. All we want is equality and a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
4. “When we pitch a business, get a fraction of the cash”
Females who have the same education as men earn less. And we don’t see how that’s fair. The wage gap can be discouraging for females entering the workplace. But, there are strategies you can learn to help negotiate higher pay. Because you’re worth it.
5. “But I’ll launch half the start-ups and kick all the a**”
Female entrepreneurs have been having an awesome year. Arianna Huffington, Tory Burch and Sara Blakely have proven that women have the power to shape the future. And so can you.