Women Are Sharing Their Preferred Acts Of Microfeminism
By Marisa Martinez,
2024-08-22
Microfeminism focuses on the everyday actions individuals take to promote gender equality. It encompasses advocating for basic human decency, challenging inappropriate jokes, and addressing inclusive language. Microfeminism is about creating a space where women can feel equal and heard.
Reddit user u/EntrepreneurUsed9571 posed the question , "Women, what are your preferred acts of microfeminism?" Here are some of the responses that resonated with people:
1. Holding the door open for men.
2. Not moving over when walking.
3. Calling women, women, and not girls.
"I call myself and other women, women. I don’t say 'girls.'"
"I love giving women compliments. It's just honest and I mention what I notice and that I see the work they put in or love their choice or whatever. It's something else when another woman tells you your outfit/makeup/hair is on point. Those smiles getting wider and wider are just great and so worth it!"
It's nice that women are trying simple kindness and courtesy again after so many years of boorish 'feminism.'Imagine holding a door or asking a man if he needs help as some sort of microfeminism LOL. Men have been extending those kindnesses for all of time. Holding the door for another participant in your community is certainly not a political statement. It's simply holding the door.
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