Ladies, what is your idea of a badass/brave woman?

[TheBootyChest]

Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, Tomb Raider

Not just "women who do what men do", but what else makes them badass?

Can they be feminine AND badass? Maybe being feminine alone is being badass or brave.

What are your in-depth thoughts about this?

[mandyfire98]

I think women especially sometimes portrayed in Hollywood as being"badass" are just what men in Hollywood write them to be like, which is honestly just men. To me real women that are badass are more true to life and are still feminine and vulnerable but in spite if that still put up with the things they put up with and still move on with their lives. I think women being portrayed as "woman Rambo" is just ridiculous and too over the top. That's because most male writers in Hollywood don't see everyday women as being brave or tough or strong in anyway. How could they be if they are women? That's their view. So they write women like men.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I think I am that woman.

Once my brother told me “You are a scaredy-cat. You are always scared of everything and that makes you the bravest person I know”

I asked “How?”

“Because, I know you, I know how scared you are deep down and then you still go and do the fearless things and get the things done.

It impressed me how you can be both at the same time and it makes me respect you for your bravery. “

That was the best compliment from the bravest man I know…

He’s right, I am brave, because I am a coward and I still get up and face my fears and do the things lots of people haven’t done or are scared to do.

Bravery is not the absent of fear, it’s being afraid and facing your fears.

[Stressyalaire]

You can manage on your own. That doesn't mean that you don't need a man, but your man can trust you to be okay when he's not around. And if he is around, and life kicks you to the ground, you gather yourself and get back up. Or you help him back up on his feet. There is fight, freeze, flight. You fight. For what you think is right. And you aren't embarrassed or shy about it. Let the world know what you're about. Who you are. That's how you can attract the same folks.

[ShesRad80]

a woman who can take care of business, who doesn't play the damsel distress, is the go to one for most people, everyone savior of sorts. someone who just keeps going no matter how tough life has been, keeps getting back up no matter how many times she's been knocked down. it is one compliment i get alot- that i actually accept because, i live it, lived it and earned it.

[EmmaMary]

@shesrad80

You have totally cleared this up in it's entirety.

[ShesRad80]

@EmmaMary thank you for seeing that 💕💕✌

[EmmaMary]

@shesrad80

You're most very welcome indeed.

It is always a pleasure to give credit where credit is due.

Of course I do hope you realise that you could very well have been referring to me, as well as your goodself! xxx

[ShesRad80]

@EmmaMary then from one badass to another, cheers 👍💕❤

[EmmaMary]

@shesrad80

Bless You and Thank You so much. 💕💕💕

[menina]

I would say it's a woman who does what she wants. She's not worried about what society or her friends/family will think of her. She makes her own decisions. She doesn't live according to society's standards. She takes cares of herself and she's not expecting to have a man to support her.

And of course she can be "feminine" and badass at the same time.

[haiuyu]

Women who likes to dress up as lady like but who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty, who isn't scared to get judged by other people and who don't really care about others' opinions.

[Nikki1989]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/BH7oNQ2SYs8

NERVOSA - Death.

[gothbxtch]

like examples? hmm, nicki minaj.

[TheBootyChest]

What makes her a badass/brave woman in your opinion?

[gothbxtch]

she’s a feminist and is outspoken and has always been very vocal about women’s issues and stuff

[TheBootyChest]

Thank you for that. That was actually the type of thing I was looking for.

[gothbxtch]

yay awesome!