This new feminist TikTok trend allows women to give advice to better combat everyday sexism and misogyny.
On TikTok we find the best and the worst, especially for women. But this new trend shows that there is still some hope. The new tag #microfeminism – translated as “micro-feminism” in French – collects videos of women talking about their daily feminist actions.
A way to fight daily misogyny
These Internet users then talk about the subtle changes a person can make, especially in the workplace, to combat gender inequalities and stereotypes, or witness (spicy) responses to misogynistic microaggressions.
The trend started after the content creator Ashley Chaney he says in a video: “ When I send an email to a CEO or a company manager who has an assistant, I always put the latter as the main recipient, and I mention him first to greet the recipients (….) this may be nothing, perhaps no one cares will notice, but for me it’s a way of saying “we know each other” », mentions as we can see below.
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How to fight sexism on a daily basis, especially at work?
Subsequently, several women also decided to share their micro-feminist actions. AS Katie Woodswho said in a video: “ If I have to speak to the board of directors, to the CEO of a company, I always say ‘let me know what he says’. Always her, by default. »
@katiewood____
as always, I’m for the girls 🎀 #microfeminism #feminism
♬ original sound: Katie Wood
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Yet another, who appears to be a professor, says “ If a boy and a girl raise their hands at the same time in my class, I will give the floor to the girl first “.
@ashley.unfiltered
I love this trend so much! #feminist #feminism #microfeminism #women #men #mother #father #educator #education #trend
♬ original sound – Ashley Dutsch
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Yet another reports: “ I’m a bartender and whenever a man feels the need to order his drink in a super masculine way (…) I like to respond in a very nice way. ‘Oh, just a beer, oh, I love it, it’s super refreshing’”.
@meghatiktoks
#stitch with @Ashley Chaney #microfeminism #feminism #fyp #bartender #bartenderlife
♬ original sound – Megha
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In the comments of these TikToks, other women talk about their micro-feminism: “ I addressed my wedding invitations saying ‘Mrs. and Mr. Jane Smith’ “, writes one, while another reports: “ When a group of male colleagues finishes a project or presentation, I don’t say “great job, gentlemen” but “great job, guys,” the same way professionals say “great job, girls.” “. This proves that any means is good to combat everyday misogyny.
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
