Why the right is all wrong about ‘girlbosses’

People on the left and right use the term “girlboss” in wildly different ways. On the left, it’s a term of empowerment to praise women who have a take-charge attitude and successful careers. On the right, it serves as a derogatory term, suggesting that modern women pursue careers and materialism at the expense of what is considered the most important role — marriage and family.

The right uses “girlboss” as a pejorative to push young women into family life. But what if the right's premise is off? What if women’s...