Olivia Rodrigo Proves Women Can’t Escape Femininity

In response to the latest bout of feminism, various figures have come into the limelight rebuking the toxic girl-boss feminism that has spread throughout our culture. Characters from Jordan Peterson to Andrew Tate have had a simple message in response to feminism, Men should be masculine and Women should be feminine. Recently, these men in the culture war have found an unlikely ally: Olivia Rodrigo.

Although you might know her for the classic Taylor Swift-esque breakup songs, some of her music is surprisingly insightful. One of her best songs, unfortunately unreleased, is called "Prison for Life." It didn't make the cut for her 2020 album "Sour" but is the most obvious example of her confusion as a modern woman with an ancient brain.

For context, here’s the chorus:

“I'm a feminist obviously, but I wouldn't really mind him savin' me. And I know that I'm fine without a man, but I think I would like his protection. I'm just bein' honest, can't change what I like. I'll never forget it, he told me one night, ‘If anybody hurts you, I'm goin' to prison for life.’”

This is likely the best summary of the problems with modern-day feminism.

Let's break it down a little bit. When you listen to the song, “I’m a feminist obviously” sounds like a forced caveat so she doesn’t anger the average girl boss listening to her music. She seems to fear rejection if her audience sees her as a traditional woman who wants a strong man to protect her instead of a young independent woman who can do everything for herself. You can imagine the inner dialogue that went into writing the song where she wants to fit in and be a feminist, wants to be “fine without a man,” but can’t escape her primal desires for protection and security that only a man can provide.

These phrases are then instantly contradicted by her obvious want for a strong and forceful man who could protect her when needed. She says verbatim that she will never forget the guy who said he will hurt or worse anyone who hurts her. She doesn’t have any songs about the guy who’s a “good listener” or is nice to her friends, she has a song about her urge to have someone who protects her.

It is so painfully obvious that the recent desire for these effeminate men like Tom Holland is in part manufactured and in part because of the effects of birth control. You can date women for a little bit by being gay and painting your nails, but everyone knows when they remove their social conditioning that masculinity, decisiveness, and strength are what women want.

These preferences for masculine men usually reveal themselves in dating and marriage preferences. In recent history, Taylor Swift is the most obvious example, dating the big, strong, and successful football player, who also has a bit of a temper and intensity when he is in the game. Despite being one of the most successful women ever, who has security around her 24/7 and never needs a man to protect her, she still yearns for the protection of masculinity.

Obviously, I don’t endorse everything Olivia Rodrigo does. Parts of her personality still embody the current culture of feminism and degeneracy. But Olivia does teach us that despite all the programming, women can’t escape their inherent nature and need to be feminine.