Social IssuesMAY 31, 2025

50 Women Share The Unhinged Microfeminisms They Use To Support Women And Annoy Men

Justinas Keturka, Oleksandra Kyryliuk and Rugilė Žemaitytė

When you start paying attention to how the world treats women, it’s hard not to notice the constant stream of unfairness built into everyday life.

Naturally, that realization can make you angry, and honestly, it should. But what do you do with that frustration? How do you push back against a system that feels so deeply entrenched?

Sure, there are big things you can do: educate yourself, speak up, sign petitions, and demand change from institutions. But sometimes, resistance starts with the little things.

Enter microfeminism—small, everyday acts that quietly support women and challenge the patriarchy. And if you're looking for ideas, we’ve got you covered.

These are some of the most delightfully unhinged microfeminist habits women shared under a viral TikTok by Tori Dunlap. Scroll through and take notes, or better yet, start a few of your own.

#1

50 Women Share The Unhinged Microfeminisms They Use To Support Women And Annoy Men

I don’t do subtle. But in the ER when the dad doesn’t know their child’s basic information or medical history, even insurance provider, I never laugh & smile w/ them to smooth it over. I make them sit in their shame like a mother would be treated if she did the same

annatheangry, Mikhail Nilov

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202points

#2

If a man starts getting angry or rude at work I say something like "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to make you emotional"

missbear007, Yan Krukau

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196points

#3

this is very basic but ✨ask them to explain misogynistic jokes✨and then say “I don’t get it, why is that funny?” and watch them scramble for the answer

lady_of_the_river, Matheus Câmara da Silva

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174points

Microfeminism can be fun, petty, serious, or even a little chaotic. But how impactful are these small acts in the grand scheme of things?

To find out, Bored Panda reached out to Alex Schudy, known as the Career Queen on TikTok, for her perspective. And in her view, they’re absolutely worth it.

“Microfeminism is a critical part of the larger feminist movement because these actions feel truly realistic for the individual person to tackle—women can use them in their everyday life, daily behaviors, and choices. Over time, I think that these micro-actions compound and create the foundation for broader feminist change,” she told us.

#4

I love to tell men who are having men tantrums at work that its ok to have big feelings and their feelings are valid but this isn't the place to process their emotions

ju5t_j3ss, Yan Krukau

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170points

#5

I’m a travel agent and I always book the flights to pair the child with the husband

jennifer.murphy24, Hanson Lu

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161points

#6

I'm a yearbook editor and for all the Womens sports I simply have the sports name, but for the means I put “boys” in front of each of them (ie soccer and boys soccer)

eleanorfields54, Braden Collum

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161points

Of course, staying consistently devoted to the feminist cause isn’t always easy. Actively pushing back against the patriarchy, educating yourself and others, and making intentional changes can quickly become overwhelming.

That’s why Schudy encourages finding balance and choosing your battles wisely—and why she believes microfeminism is so useful.

“I think grounding yourself in the fact that even small moments matter is key in the face of criticism. Not every moment requires a full confrontation—sometimes the most powerful microfeminist act is simply supporting someone else, modeling confidence, or refusing to shrink yourself,” she said.

“Plus, one of the most powerful ways to sustain your energy with this movement is surrounding yourself with a community that shares the same values; this helps ensure that you don’t feel alone,” she added.

#7

Whenever a dad says he’s “babysitting the kids” or “watching the kids” I say, “oh so you mean you’re just parenting?”

marisajustmae, Anna Shvets

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157points

#8

Whenever the dad comes in with the kid to the hospital and doesn't have any basic information, I have him call up his wife and write down all the information in front of me and ask him to memorize it. Like what do you mean you don't know what their ALLERGIES are?

book_mess, Jeff Denlea

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149points

#9

I’m a middle school teacher and when I have heavy lifting or need to open a jar (I teach art), I always get a girl to help me! And I make a big deal of how strong she is.

sallyjgoodrich, Pixabay

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145points

Schudy also shared how she practices microfeminism in her own life.

“I’ve found that building and portraying my own confidence has been a highly powerful form of microfeminism. On top of that, another that I practice regularly is giving credit to women publicly and intentionally—especially in work settings where women’s contributions are often overlooked,” she revealed.

“I also have intentionally stopped viewing other women as competition in professional settings; instead, my microfeminist act is to foster a community of women to learn and absorb from.”

#10

if a man tells me his baby mama is crazy i ask him what size shoes his kids wear

imtherealsamshady, Gül Işık

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145points

#11

teaching my daughter to speak up when people interrupt her with "excuse me, I'm speaking" and with "I will accept your apology but not your behavior"

ashleygoodfellow0, tabitha turner

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140points

#12

asking male authors in Q&As how their writing has changed since becoming a father.

lucy.arrrr, Chris Spiegl

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131points

#13

Midwife here. When a woman comes in clearly in labor and in pain, I always ask the man with her (their partners) for her information — like who her doctor is, when she’s due, whether she has any allergies, her date of birth, etc. A lot of them can’t answer, so I ask, ‘Oh sorry, I didn’t ask — who are you to her? » Same thing when they’re on their phones during labor — I don’t give them a choice. They have to come help their wife or hold their child.

lynnflmd, Ashton Mullins

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129points

#14

I work at a school and when i have to call parents to pick up their sick kid i call the dad first

lydia.yost.art, RDNE Stock project

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125points

#15

I introduce my friends and their husbands (in that order) and add a superficial adjective before the husband... this is Jane and her beautiful husband Joe.

bighungry104, Thirdman

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120points