shero
Woman of courage
Shero blends *she* and *hero* to mean a female hero—a woman admired for courage, accomplishment, or noble qualities.
The word emerged from feminist discourse as an alternative to *hero*, which some felt defaulted to male: She's been my shero since I was a teenager.
Often used playfully or emphatically rather than as a standard replacement.
First to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- championTop competitor, or advocate
mentor · leader · influencer · visionary · groundbreaker · changemaker · activist · advocate
Gaining authority or confidence
- agencyPower to act
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- independenceFreedom from external control
- self-relianceDepending on oneself alone
confidence · assertiveness · resilience · strength · courage · fortitude · determination · liberation
Advocacy for sex equality
- feministGender equality proponent
- suffrageRight to cast ballots
- equalitySame status for all
- intersectionalityInterconnected identity-based discrimination study
activism · sisterhood · emancipation · protest · discrimination · sexism · misogyny · patriarchy
Evoking enthusiasm or drive
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- boldCourageous and daring
- unstoppableImpossible to halt
formidable · resilient · determined · iconic · legendary · admirable · aspirational · transformative
trailblazer
First to forge ahead
champion · mentor · leader · influencer · visionary · groundbreaker · changemaker · activist · advocate · warrior
empowerment
Gaining authority or confidence
- agencyPower to act
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- independenceFreedom from external control
self-reliance · confidence · assertiveness · resilience · strength · courage · fortitude · determination · liberation · upliftment
feminism
Advocacy for sex equality
intersectionality · activism · sisterhood · emancipation · protest · discrimination · sexism · misogyny · patriarchy · womanhood
inspiring
Evoking enthusiasm or drive
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- boldCourageous and daring
unstoppable · formidable · resilient · determined · iconic · legendary · admirable · aspirational · transformative · influential
- powerful womenWonder Woman, Supergirl, Storm, Jean Grey, Scarlet Witch
sherovillainess
Evil female character
she-devil · antiheroine · femme fatale · antagonist · nemesis
- she said
- he said, she saidUnverifiable opposing claims
- he or sheGender-inclusive subject phrase
- she sells seashellsAlliterative articulation challenge
- she goes
- thar she blowsWhaler's sighting announcement