Do you really know? What is mansplaining?
May 2, 2025
Ever witnessed a man confidently explaining something to a woman while completely disregarding her expertise? That’s mansplaining! From a gas technician advising a qualified engineer to let her partner handle repairs, to a doctor downplaying the pain of a C-section, the stories are both eye-opening and frustrating. The discussion dives into the origins of the term, its social implications, and whether men are inherently to blame. This quick exploration raises thought-provoking questions about gender dynamics.
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Examples of Mansplaining
- Women shared instances where men explained things to them condescendingly despite their expertise.
- Examples include a gas man ignoring a qualified engineer and a doctor underestimating C-section pain.
Origins of Mansplaining Term
- Mansplaining reflects systemic patriarchy and the devaluing of women's voices.
- The term was popularized after Rebecca Solnit's 2008 essay on men explaining things to women.
Why Mansplaining Happens
- Mansplaining arises from men's desire to dominate conversations and silence women.
- It stems from the assumption that men know more than women.
