So proud!
-
If you don't do it, then don't worry. The term doesn't apply to you.
The problem is when people assume you're mansplaining just because you're a man explaining something.
-
The meme: A dude condescendingly explaining something to a woman.
The comments: Men patting each other on the back for saying it's okay to explain things.
Looks more like a woman being proud of being a dick.
-
gotta love how every time there is a woman voiceing an opinion thats critizising men just in the slightest, the comments are filled makeing sure we know "bUT Not aLL MeN"
hot take: if you feel the need to defend yourself from such takes, maybe its time for some self-reflection
Then don't use "all men" in that opinion...
-
"Mansplaining" is sexist. It's the equivalent of saying women are airheads, or gossips, or talk too much.
Is each man expected to just... Assume that everyone else shares their exact knowledge? Would such an assumption not therefore eliminate most communication entirely?
Or what if we decided to divide up groups by something other than gender. Would it be okay to say "asiansplaining" or "jewsplaining" or "gaysplaoning"?
Can a trans-man mansplaining? Can a trans-woman mansplain? Is there a separate category of "transplaining"?
wrote last edited by [email protected]Anyone can "mansplain," so better to say "womansplain," "non-binarysplain," etc. as applicable.
-
This post did not contain any content.
I'm not mansplaining I'm tism info dumping. If you want to patronize me go for it. I'll keep going
-
This post did not contain any content.
Why would it be ok to be condescending towards a toddler?
-
Anyone can "mansplain," so better to say "womansplain," "non-binarysplain," etc. as applicable.
English already haz gender-neutral words for this. For an adjective, we have "condescending". For a verb, we have pontificate, garage, bloviate, bluster, rant, etc.
Language changes and evolves over time, so we could also make a new word for this phenomenon. "Mansplaining" is unnecessary gendered slur.
-
Why would it be ok to be condescending towards a toddler?
doesn't say that
-
They already knew everything you had to say?! War experts out there I guess
1 “fun” fact if you got it, maybe one of the less bloody/violent ones
I knew about this before a bit, however in the museum they have a few bits dedicated to what information we have of Sophie Scholl and the White Rose resistance attempt.
As the Nazis tried vehemently to erase evidence of dissent, amongst other things of course, the story of Scholl's attempt at gathering resistance has survived - despite her expected demise.I have not read up on my History in many years, however it's often a short yet symbolic read to the persistence some humans have shown in the face of terror. I do recommend it.
-
English already haz gender-neutral words for this. For an adjective, we have "condescending". For a verb, we have pontificate, garage, bloviate, bluster, rant, etc.
Language changes and evolves over time, so we could also make a new word for this phenomenon. "Mansplaining" is unnecessary gendered slur.
garage
Is that a typo or is there a definition of garage that is synonymous with bloviate that my dictionary doesn't list?
-
garage
Is that a typo or is there a definition of garage that is synonymous with bloviate that my dictionary doesn't list?
Lol autocorrect REALLY doesn't like the word "harangue"
-
I'm not mansplaining I'm tism info dumping. If you want to patronize me go for it. I'll keep going
Hell yeah I love a good tism info dumping.
Explaining to me the right tires for the winter? Bleh.
Explaining to me the history of tires, traction on different types of surfaces, fun facts about rubber... Oooh marry me.
-
I'm not mansplaining I'm tism info dumping. If you want to patronize me go for it. I'll keep going
I would, of course, mistake the condescension for genuine and sincere interest. I have found a nerd buddy. Once I'm done dumping, you can dump on me. This is so cool.
Oh wait... You're being mean. How heart breaking. I'll go climb into my little dark hole.
-
doesn't say that
Wack ass baby doesn't even know how about Euclidean geometry, having to explain right triangles and shit. It's called Pythagorean theorem you dumb ass baby don't you goo goo gah gah me.
-
I would like to know more about this Vagina Devil Magic...
Allow me to mansplain.
Nah I'm just kidding I have no idea.
Im assuming it's this energy.
-
"Mansplaining" is sexist. It's the equivalent of saying women are airheads, or gossips, or talk too much.
Is each man expected to just... Assume that everyone else shares their exact knowledge? Would such an assumption not therefore eliminate most communication entirely?
Or what if we decided to divide up groups by something other than gender. Would it be okay to say "asiansplaining" or "jewsplaining" or "gaysplaoning"?
Can a trans-man mansplaining? Can a trans-woman mansplain? Is there a separate category of "transplaining"?
You're right. The behavior really should be called "non-consensual info-dumping". Furthermore, people should ask first and only proceed to 'splain away if emphatic consent is given.
-
...to the guy who was a dick to her.
-
English already haz gender-neutral words for this. For an adjective, we have "condescending". For a verb, we have pontificate, garage, bloviate, bluster, rant, etc.
Language changes and evolves over time, so we could also make a new word for this phenomenon. "Mansplaining" is unnecessary gendered slur.
pontificate, harangue, bloviate, bluster, rant
None of those words impart the same meaning as "mansplain." A new word would be preferable.
-
garage
Is that a typo or is there a definition of garage that is synonymous with bloviate that my dictionary doesn't list?
Don't you garage to me!
-
As someone with friends and family on the spectrum, my best tip:
Take a moment to breathe when you've completed a thought related to what you're explaining, and look at the other person to see if they have information to share, questions, or just to express what they know.
This helped a few folks pace themselves, and the break for others they believe helped in not appearing condescending.
Hope this helps!
This is accurate! With my wife, I go on rapid fire about topics and shes so used to it, she interrupts me to tell me to read the room.
It took me a long time to get better at actively scan the other person to gauge their interest, as well as knowing how to ask questions that open up the conversation. I even used to carry a stop watch to time how long I spoke, because I would go on and on.
