Tomboys then, powerful women now.
Tomboys then, powerful women now Powerful women are those who do not stay in their corners, who do anything in their power to change the world, and who advocate for the rights of other women. We can find many powerful women throughout the history, but for now we want to focus on the ones who grew up being called tomboys. The term “tomboy” appeared in the 1590s and it characterizes a “girl who behaves in a manner usually considered boyish”. Throughout the history and literature, we come across many feminine figures considered tomboys. From Little Women’s Jo to the titular character Mulan,…