Legally Blonde: The “Girlboss” and Unapologetic Femininity By Hayvyn Smith “Girlboss”. You might have heard this word used next to “gatekeep” and “gaslight” ironically. Usually used to poke fun, the term “girlboss” has in recent years gained a very negative connotation. In 2023, the word has been overused and misconstrued after its popularization. Alex Abad-Santos, a senior correspondent of societal obsessions at Vox says, “The … [Read more] about “Legally Blonde” : The “Girlboss” and Unapologetic Femininity