How Modern Musicians Are Championing the Cause of Women’s Wellness
Singers in 2025 often play the double role of being not just musicians, but also voices for a variety of causes. People have become a lot more comfortable with putting their name behind a certain cause, and there’s no better example than musicians supporting women’s rights.
As much as people think that we live in civilized times, the world is still a dangerous place for women. Data from UN Women shows that in 2023, an estimated 51,100 women were killed at home by close relatives. This accounted for 60% of all female homicides, and in many cases, these victims had previously reported their abuse, meaning the killings were preventable.
Whether it’s for real violence in developing nations or systematic oppression in the West, having a powerful voice on your side is inspiring, especially for young women. Today, let’s look at how modern musicians are championing a number of causes.
Reproductive Rights and Safety
Arguably, one of the most popular themes that women care about in America is reproductive rights. It’s so important that several elections are often won or lost around this point.
Thus, it’s no surprise that many musicians have tried to raise awareness about it in a variety of ways. For instance, fans of Olivia Rodrigo at a concert in Missouri were able to pick up free condoms and morning-after pills at a table outside the women’s bathrooms (abortion is not legal in the state). Rodrigo had invited Right By You, a non-profit that helps people in the state access resources related to reproductive rights.
Rodrigo has also launched her own global initiative by the name of Fund 4 Good. It supports non-profits working toward improving education, preventing gender-based violence, and, of course, reproductive rights.
The fact is that women have had the short end of the stick, not just from societal attitudes, but also from dangerous healthcare situations. Look at the situation with IUDs. They’re a popular contraceptive method, and you would hope that pharmaceutical companies would make them of the highest quality.
Yet, many women have suffered from them breaking inside the body and causing severe pain. Thankfully, women are fighting back, which is why the Paragard IUD lawsuit settlement amounts are expected to reach as high as $400,000.
People are tired of women’s reproductive health being either trodden on or used for financial gain by Big Pharma. Let’s hope these lawsuits are the first of many in every sphere where women’s rights to safety and freedom are being challenged.
They’re Making Female Ambition and Success Something to Own
While some might argue it’s not on the same level as fighting for your life, ambition and success are still important goals critical for true equality. To be clear, women ought to be able to show desire for achieving greatness without the stigma and social pressure that they often experience.
Today, Taylor Swift is one of the richest women on the planet and has been a huge role model for women in this regard. The Spark notes how Swift was frustrated with societal expectations and the tendency of the public to question her achievements. In her song, The Man, her lyrics point out how people wouldn’t doubt or question her success if she weren’t a woman.
Because Swift has thrown her star power behind the message that it’s alright to want good things for yourself, millions of women end up benefiting. What’s more, when people see what women are capable of achieving when they feel free, it starts to change minds. That said, there’s still an important question that needs to be asked.
What Else Can People With a Voice Do to Help?
Yes, several amazing musicians have lent their voices to support women’s rights, and much positive change has happened. They deserve praise and thanks, but sadly, there are a few areas where more efforts can be made.
For instance, while many singers have vocally supported and funded women’s rights causes, very few take it up as a personal mission. Sure, one can argue that these people are musicians first, and their career takes priority. However, the assistance they could offer doesn’t have to be a career replacement.
Musicians could help up-and-coming female artists avoid the bias they experienced in their own rise through the industry. They could offer mentorship and guidance and use their influence to ensure young female artists are represented equally when it comes to opportunities and pay. There are so many such angles that could benefit from a powerful voice behind them.
All things considered, musicians around the world who fight for women’s rights are contributing greatly to societal change. While it’s essential that they’re changing the minds of the public, it’s even more crucial that their support encourages young women.
After all, what’s the point of societal change if women still feel hesitant to express their desires and ambitions? It’s a change that won’t happen overnight, but with every female artist that makes it big, she ends up inspiring countless more.
