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Over the last 100 years, red lipstick has repeatedly symbolized resistance. During World War II, women wore bold red as a sign of morale and defiance against fascist ideals. In the feminist movements of the 1960s and 70s, it became a debate about choice and autonomy. In the workplace power era of the 1980s, it signaled authority in male-dominated spaces. And today, from marches to social media, red lipstick remains a visible statement: femininity and power are not opposites — they’re political.