# Female Space-Encroaching Photos This Tumblr Page Shines a Spotlight on Men Taking Up Space By Mesel Isaac | Published 2013-11-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/men-taking-up-space References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/alisonvingiano/men-taking-up-too-much-space-on-the-train-is-the-feminist-tu) & [mentakingup2muchspaceonthetrain.tumblr](http://mentakingup2muchspaceonthetrain.tumblr.com/) The tumblr page 'Men Taking Up too Much Space on the Train' delivers exactly what it promises: men taking up space. Whether it's on train in cities like New York, London, Paris or Cordoba (Spain), it seems like men taking up space is a global problem. The photos hilariously illustrate the idea of [male privilege](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-space1) by contrasting [how both genders sit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pax-new-yorkea). Women appear to shrink down as little as possible, while men take up space, spreading and extending their legs as much as possible. On a tumblr page like this, men will invariably bring up the fact that they have [testicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underaware), which prevents them from bringing their legs together as much as possible. While this is indeed true, some culprits (as the photos show) are just being greedy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gendered-space:** There is an opportunity for designers to innovate gender neutral seating and transportation solutions. - **Male-privilege:** Businesses can capitalize on consultative gender diversity campaigns that could help eliminate gender based stereotypes. - **Social-media-activism:** There is demand for digital platforms that help individuals raise awareness on social issues. ### Who This Affects Most - **Design:** There is a need for designers of public spaces and transportation to incorporate gender-neutral solutions. - **Human Resources:** Organizations can utilize Gender compliance Audit to administer tests, reviews and analysis to help systematically reduce biases. - **Technology:** Digital platforms need to be developed to facilitate raising awareness and activism around social issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Playful Airline Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-blocker.md) - [Two-Person Seesaw Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-problem-halved.md) - [Cheeky Sandwich Seat Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/middle-seat.md) - [Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underpaid-women.md) - [Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncomfortable-table.md) - [Viral Slogan-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manscaped1.md) - [Accessible Train Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteus-rail-interior-system.md) - [Health Engagement Disparity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/function-health.md) - [Diversity-Focused Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-space1.md)