50 Memes That Nail Fighting the Patriarchy (You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cry, You’ll Relate)

So, here’s a fun fact: only about 61% of U.S. women call themselves feminists, according to a 2020 Pew survey. Guys often see feminism as old news or too polarizing, but let’s be real, the fight isn’t over just because women can vote or have credit cards.

Take the gender pay gap: women make about 85% of what men do. And lots of people think it’s because women get treated differently on the job. Also, fewer women get to be “the boss” even though many want to be!

Turns out, sexism at work is still a thing. Half of Europeans think equality at work still hasn’t arrived, even though everyone agrees it should be a right. Women get interrupted more in meetings and don’t get as much feedback. Moms often have to take time off and then get passed over for promotions. Oh, and once they’re moms? Suddenly, people think they’re ‘less competent.’ Probably because juggling a job and running a home is just super easy, right?

Here’s a serious one: domestic violence. Women are way more likely to be hurt by partners or family members. One in three women worldwide have faced this. Sadly, over 51,000 women died last year because of violence at home. Meanwhile, men get that way less often.

Back in the U.S., 81% of women say they’ve dealt with harassment based on gender, but only 43% of men have. It’s obvious this kind of stuff isn’t gone yet. So, if you think feminism is done, think again - it’s still super needed.

Wondering how you or the men around you can help? HeForShe suggests starting by checking your own habits and assumptions. A lot of biases are just stuff we learned without realizing it. Fixing that is step one!

Next, learn about the fight. Women’s rights didn’t pop up yesterday - they’ve been going for centuries. Once you get it, supporting women’s groups and speaking up gets way easier. Use that voice for good!

Oh, and if someone in your crew makes a cringy sexist comment, call them out. Sometimes, hearing it from a guy makes a bigger impact. Breaking down the patriarchy won’t be fast, but every little jab counts.

Loving these memes about smashing the patriarchy? Keep clicking the ones that hit home and tell us how you’re chipping away at inequality in your life. If you want more laughs and truth bombs, we’ve got tons of feminist memes waiting for you!