Superwoman (sociology) Superwoman (sociology) In sociology, a superwoman (also sometimes called supermom) is a Western woman who works hard to manage multiple roles of a worker, a homemaker, a volunteer, a student, or other such time-intensive occupations. The notion of "superwoman" differs from that of "career woman" in that the latter one commonly includes sacrifice of the family life in favor of career, while a superwoman strives to excel in both. The term was also used in a somewhat similar context in the Stevie Wonder song "Superwoman", released 1972. It was the title of a 1975 book by Shirley Conran; she also
Superwoman (Karyn White song) Superwoman (Karyn White song) "Superwoman" is a song by R&B singer Karyn White. The song was released from her self-titled debut album in January 1989. It was her second U.S. top ten hit, peaking at number eight and her second U.S. R&B number-one hit. In 1991, the song was remade by Gladys Knight, with help from Patti LaBelle and Dionne Warwick, and it was featured on her album "Good Woman". Norman Cheung and Faye Wong also released a cover version of "Superwoman" entitled "Because of Him" on her 1990 album "You're the Only One". Malaysian Singer Gary Chaw had a