Modern problems require modern solutions, including pushing back against outdated gender norms.
American musician Emma “EMM” Norris asked women on Threads to share the most unhinged ways they practice microfeminism—the subtle actions that challenge the patriarchy and promote equality in everyday life. The prompt instantly struck a nerve, receiving over a thousand replies, and proving that some of us can be very deliberate during social interactions.
Whether it’s on the street, at home, or at work, even a seemingly small, unapologetic move can make a big statement.
#1
I like to tell men with “lifted” trucks that I think it’s so cute when guys give their truck high heels… 👠🛻
66points
#2
When men raise their voices or start to argue, I love asking why they're getting emotional.
53points
#3
I use “male” as a prefix for pretty much anything. “Male doctor.” “Male pilot.” I especially love it if we’ve gendered that term. Call a man a “male waitress” and watch them freak out.
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50points
#5
Somewhere around age 12 I started asking guys who were upset if they were “on their period”. They obviously got more angry. I’d reply “wow you’re really emotional would you like a midol?”
I’m 59 now 🤩
I’m 59 now 🤩
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46points
#6
My current fav is calling straight men “girl”.
The toxic ones get upset the iconic ones luv it.
Easy way to see who is cool.
The toxic ones get upset the iconic ones luv it.
Easy way to see who is cool.
45points
#7
When men mansplain to me, I say: “That’s not a bad answer, for a man.”
45points
#8
After my husband got his vasectomy, to amuse myself, I would tell people “I had him fixed” and men did NOT like that 😝🤣✂️⚽️
45points
#9
As a 6'1 woman of size men often compare their height to me. They say "omg you must be 6'3 I'm 6'2 and you're taller then me" I respond "yeah I'm actually 5'11"
42points
#10
Interrupting the CEO, COO, and a client talking about female hormones and vaccines with - “HUH. Three grown men discussing women’s bodies. “ 🤨 I seriously DGAF, I call that out. I feel it is my duty, after all I’m HR 😎
41points
#11
I have fake monster teeth in my purse sometimes and I pop them in whenever I feel like a man is about to engage me. Then I smile. It’s too weird for most men to handle. I do this to kids who stare at me, also.
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41points
#12
I tell men they should smile more. I take up space gracefully, subtly commanding authority. I don't talk to fill space in conversation. I Iet the silence linger while making eye contact until they speak. If he says something uncomfortable, I say “that's an odd thing to say out loud.” I don't answer questions that I don't want to. Instead I respond with a question about him. I dress for my gaze only.
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40points
#13
When a man is rude to me, I look him in the eye and say “would you like to try that again?” Maintain eye contact. Usually they’re so taken aback that they repeat themselves but nicer
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38points
#14
Instead of allowing myself to have Imposter Syndrome, I decided a long time ago - as a woman climbing the ladder in tech - that if a mediocre man thought he could do it, I was going to assume I could too. And if a mediocre man thinks he deserves something, so do I. I take that confidence into EVERY room with me. I got a C-suite role by the time I was 36. 💅
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35points
#15
When I used to do solar loan paperwork at Tesla, I always put the woman’s name first in my communications and I would ask men if they had the same last name as their wife.
Asking men if they have the same last name as their wife makes them SO MAD. (It makes some women mad too)
Asking men if they have the same last name as their wife makes them SO MAD. (It makes some women mad too)
34points
#16
when i'm on my period i ask my male colleagues if they have a tampon or a pad (and i openly talk about my period to them in general). at first they were confused. but it got to the point where now they always take at least one with them and one of them even built a small menstruation station for me and brought tampons, pads, heating pads and tea. sometimes they even stock it with vegan chocolate! when i was pregnant, they put more snacks and even little gifts for the baby 🥹
10/10 recommend
10/10 recommend
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34points
#17
When old men are creepy at work or in games I tell them to their face “that’s an inside thought” if I’m choosing peace and “that is a really strange thing to say. Especially out loud. You’re weird/creepy.” If I choose to be a problem.
33points
#18
When I’m introduced to a man who is a manager, I ask who watches his kids while he works and if his wife is ok with him spending so much time away from his duties at home.
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33points
#19
I tell my teen daughter to remember that anything boys can do she can do bleeding 🥂
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32points
#20
My husband and I opened a joint a bank account. The lady helping us open it at the bank made sure to tell me I was primary on it. I thought no big deal. Now every time my husband has to do something major on tbe account the bank asks him if his wife will be there to sign the paperwork for him since I am the primary holder. It amuses me every time.
31points