Sometimes TikTok trends can be overwhelming, but not this one. The new trend, hashtag “Women In Male Fields” is growing in popularity on the social media app. The trend isn’t about buying something new, criticizing something, or even foraying into a new work field. Instead, it’s humorous, relatable, and empowering for heterosexual women in the dating field. Chances are you have been told some audacious things by a man, and this trend helps you vent those experiences.
What Is the Women in Male Fields TikTok Trend?
The #womeninmalefields TikTok trend is women showcasing the unfavorable comments and reactions they’ve received from men they’ve dated. Then women take it a step further by responding to men in the same way these same men have responded to them. Essentially, the trend is women reminding men: “What if I pulled a you, on you?” Funnily enough, the social media video trend features the soundtrack to Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” playing in the background. The hashtag #womeninmalefeilds already has 200,000 posts on TikTok and counting. One video reads, “When I’d know I’d never marry him but stick around and use him as a stepping stone until it’s no longer convenient for me and I find what I really want.” With over 700,000 views, the video features comments from users saying “Big facts,” and “Too real, my situation right now.”
Why the Women in Male Fields Trend Is Popular
The trend is gaining momentum on TikTok because it’s so relatable. Women are essentially sharing their grievances about the men they’re in relationships with. The social media trend is the equivalent to an in depth debrief with your homegirls, bringing women together. Additionally, the videos showcase the difficulties women experience when it comes to dating certain men. From comments certain men have stated like “I don’t even know her,” to “What’s wrong now?” when seeing you crying, this trend airs it all out. It spotlights the relationship issues women who date men may experience, like emotional immaturity, dishonesty, and more.
Is the Women in Male Fields Trend Controversial?
Following the virality of the trend, another has rose to popularity: #meninwomenfeilds. It seems that some men have taken offense to the initial trend. Now, these men are creating their own trend to air out grievances they’ve experienced when dating women. However, the #womeninmalefields trend isn’t meant to bash men, but rather showcase the negative comments some women have received from men. Another video following the trend states, “Had a great date with him, FaceTimed my mom while he was around, called him a pet name in front of her, future talked, and then ghosted him the next day.” If these videos make you wince, chances the woman who actually experienced what is being described had a similar feeling of discomfort. For the men reacting to the trend with disdain, think about treating people moving forward how you’d want to be treated.
Why the Women in Male Fields Trend Is Empowering
The trend isn’t popular just because it’s funny enough to share in your group chats, but it’s also empowering. By women airing out the nonsense they’ve had to deal with when dating certain men, they’re making a statement. They’re expressing how they won’t deal with or settle for these issues in their next relationship. The trend also helps other women learn about these behaviors and potentially avoid them moving forward as well as motivates women to be more honest when it comes to dating men.