Just A Girl by No Doubt

Just A Girl by No Doubt

The reason I chose ‘Just A Girl’ by No Doubt as my protest song, is because it is a song written by band member Gwen Stefani, from the perspective of a “little girl” who “needs” protection. It is quite a sarcastic song that points out that girls are capable of looking after themselves and much more, promoting feminism/women's rights. 

Stefani stated that:

“I wrote that because my dad got mad at me for going to Tony’s [bandmate] house and driving home late at night. I mean, c’mon, I’m, like, going on 30 here! I wouldn’t trade [being female], but I really don’t think guys understand what a burden it can be sometimes.”

This song has also been described as “one of the most prominent feminist anthems of the ‘90s”.