Mansplain
let me explain by ronnie watts
Definition:
when a man explains something to a woman in a condescending tone, particularly when the woman is already knowledgable in the topic
A form of silencing women
“It trains us in self-doubt and selflimitation just as it exercises men’s unsupported overconfidence.”Rebecca Solnit
Documentationsof mansplainingdateback tothe1600's
the patriarchy gives men a disposition of entitlement that they have and deserve everything they need- including knowledge
Phrasestoshutdown mansplaining
(specifically in the workplace)
“I appreciate your input and I can take it from here. ”
“You may be interested to know more about my background and expertise.”
“Before we get into that, I’d like to know what Sarah has to say. ”
“I am familiar with this concept and it’s not what I was asking your opinion on.”
“You are mansplaining right now.”
You don't always have to be ''nice"
Women are often raised to be quiet and polite so they don’t make men feel bad or embarrassed.
It’s okay to be loud, take up space, say what you’re knowledgable in, and call men out.
Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2018/02/26/5ways-to-shut-down-mansplaining/?sh=611517c8589e
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/09/us/why-are-men-stillexplaining-things-to-women-mansplaining-authoritygender.html
Photos:
https://auxiliarymemory.com/tag/mansplaining/
https://www.corporatecomplianceinsights.com/youve-come-along-way-baby/
https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/herb-ritts-sandrabernhard-hollywood-1987-794-c-1d445c2991
https://officefurniturereborn.com/blogs/the-role-of-thereception-desk-and-its-functions-have-not-seen-manychanges-through-the-decades-unlike-the-role-of-thereceptionist/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/80750/15-words-gossipsand-chatterboxes