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.
#21
Is it microfeminism to keep my last name after marrying my husband? I kept my last name… and don’t correct people right away when they write my last name after his first name… 😎 then when I do, I say: „no sorry, he has a different last name. Didn’t take mine when we married“
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103points
#22
I work in pediatrics. when asking questions about the kiddo, I make stronggg eye contact with the dad. 9/10 times he looks at the mom for an answer. I dont break eye contact with him. Just raise my eyebrows in confusion why he doesn't know the last time and how much the baby ate. 🤨
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99points
#23
I never hide my period pads, carry them in the open with me when going to the work toilet to change them. Is that feminism? :) i think it should be completely normal
98points
#24
My husband and I both work at the same paper mill and one of our coworkers always refers to us as “Jessica and her husband” instead of “Greg and his wife” and it makes me so happy every time I hear it.
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96points
#25
I ask men "Do you work?" instead of what do you do for work.
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93points
#26
Not really microfeminism but I only go to female doctors and practitioners now🥰 men never believed my pain and symptoms so I don’t believe that they are capable of passing their exams
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93points
#27
Ask my kindergarten students what dad cooked for dinner last night and get v shocked if they say their mom cooked.
91points
#28
I'm 6 feet tall and sometimes I tell men I'm only 5'10"
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87points
#29
I have a woman tattooed on my arm and everytime someone asks me who it is I say God
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83points
#30
Play women’s sports on the tv for my dogs when I’m not home. Boost ratings, increase pay!
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83points
#31
i always serve food to my grandmother before my granfather (It IS a really really tiny microfeminism)
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83points
#32
Assume the drink with the fruit and the umbrella is the man’s order
79points
#33
I email like a man. Direct, no excited punctuation. No niceties. Just straightforward.
77points
#34
When I have to announce a promotion at work, I make sure I highlight how OVERQUALIFIED the women are compared to the men in their SAME exact position.
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77points
#35
Point out every mistake our construction team makes and say it’s okay because they “don’t have a woman’s eye for detail”
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74points
#36
Constantly asking them if they have kids and if not when they will be having kids
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73points
#38
When my boss asks me to hire a third party service (consultants, lawyers, appraisers, etc.) I only contact women ✨
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70points
#40
“Hello Ladies and sons of Ladies” is how I start any presentation
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60points
