"Woman's World" is a bubblegum pop and dance-pop track that Perry co-wrote with Chloe Angelides, Dr. Luke, Vaughn Oliver, Aaron Joseph, and Rocco Did It Again!
Upon release, "Woman's World" received generally negative reviews from music critics, who condemned the songwriting and production, and Dr. Luke's involvement.
The music video, which featured Perry dressed like Rosie the Riveter, also received complaints, and was dubbed a weak attempt at a feminist message.
[1] The artist also revealed the cover artwork featuring herself in metallic "alien-like" pants designed by Victor Clavelly with a white bikini top, photographed by Jack Brigdland.
[9] Dr. Luke's involvement in the song's production received some criticism; Kesha previously accused him of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.
[12] Perry co-wrote the song with Chloe Angelides and producers Aaron Joseph, Dr. Luke, Rocco Did It Again!, and Vaughn Oliver.
Perry also spoke of enjoying when others shared stories about how her prior message could "help people get through" things in life, adding "I write these songs from a place where I need to get through something.
[22] Shaad D'Souza of Pitchfork called the track "unfathomably tepid" and while deeming Dr. Luke's involvement in the song hypocritical.
[14] The New York Times critic Jon Pareles characterized "Woman's World" as a "synthesizer-pumped, positive-vibes affirmation of the obvious" with a "euphoric" sound.
[13] It features Perry singing the lyrics while dressed as a skimpy Rosie the Riveter using power tools and drinking whiskey before being crushed by a falling anvil.
After awakening in a white knit bikini and bionic legs, she goes off to explore new scenery, stopping once to fuel herself by putting a gas pump into her buttocks.
[35] Perry's explanation did not convince music critics, who believed that the quick release of the behind-the-scenes footage showed that she had been anticipating an unfavorable response to the video.