Guys what are your thoughts on mansplaining?

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StrongMale · Accepted Answer

First off, just wondering why you felt the need to ask this question anonymously?

I detest the term ‘mansplaining’. Loathe it actually. ‘Mansplaining’ is likely the stupidest, most asinine and overused sexist term ever invented. It all started in 2008 when a woman wrote a blog about how she was annoyed by men explaining things to her in a condescending way. Can some men be condescending and sexist? Absolutely. Is it annoying and inappropriate? Yes, it is. Does it mean that anytime any man is explaining something to a woman that he is ‘mansplaining’? No, it absolutely does not. I am 100% against sexism in all its forms. And that includes using sexist tropes like ‘mansplaining’ to broadly cast blame and shame on all men for the actions of a few. The blog writer herself has come out and said she doesn't necessarily agree with the term because it is so gendered. That’s great, but notice how she qualifies her view by saying that she doesn’t “necessarily” agree with the term? Why not just say you don’t agree? Why leave any wiggle room for a sexist term to continue to be used as a weapon to silence and gender shame? The short answer: we shouldn’t.

So there you have it.. my thoughts on ‘mansplaining’.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

"Mansplaining" supposedly describes a man talking over a woman in a condescending way. Sometimes repeating what she "meant to say" in more authoritative tone, perhaps because the way she said it didn't sell very well.

Sounds fair?

Now that we got that out of the way, "Mansplaining" is a sexist term developed by modern feminists that are now feeling the heat in the highly competitive workforce, and are shocked to realize that men are generally competitive a**holes. But what they DON'T realize is that normally in such competitive environments, there's ALWAYS some kind of hierarchy... meaning there's going to be a *top dog,* a few others *trying* to be the top dog, and then there's the feminist that lingers at the bottom of the hierarchy because she continues to think she's being singled out for being a woman instead of realizing that men are actually quite condescending toward each other in an equally (if not more aggressive) manner.

In short. It was a word made by first-world problem feminists that want to make it about them.

A_Bell · Accepted Answer

Mansplaining is just another cringe complaint in the girls (yes as in children) vs men wars that too many females wage to feel better about their own inadequacy.

Guys like to make sure you are on the same page, it's why tech support asks you if your computer is turned on.

If they didn't go over the simple stuff, someone would complain they left out something important.

Frankly, as a woman, I am tired of female bitch sessions about men ruin our lives and how nothing is our own character flaws. We have many.

SaoirseS · Accepted Answer

I don’t use the term myself. I look at it in terms of people (regardless of gender) who feel the need to explain or overexplain the blatantly obvious. My mom can be like that. She means well, but sometimes she forgets she bought me books and sent me to school.

coachTanthony · Answer

Let's face it... it sometimes has to be done.

MCheetah · Answer

Anyone who unironically believes in that is a hardcore idiot/feminist, not worth taking the least bit seriously. It's equally as much of a Respect Killer as someone in the professional world with pronouns on their nameplate, resume, or email signature. Both instances just scream "I'm a clown and man/woman-child and nothing I say matters, at this point. Also, secretly attach prank signs to my back saying things like 'I'm a Dumbass!'"

If "Mansplaining" and "Toxic Masculinity" exist (they don't), then Bitchsplaining and Toxic Femininity aka "Feminism", also exists (and they actually do!) That's called Equality, bitch! Put up or shut up! (Mic drop)

Datboi65 · Answer

A stupid definition made by feminists to police men's interactions and behaviors. Men are just more assertive, ok? We cut each other all the time and don't get offended over it. We explain obvious things that don't need to be explained so that everyone is on board, because you sometimes have clueless people from both genders that take a minute to understand. If a woman wants to be heard, rather than complain about male nature, how about you become more assertive? We are not gonna change, assertiveness in a man is an essential leadership quality and shouldn't be labeled as sexism.

Anonymous · Answer

It seems like it would be worse if the mansplainer didn't give a shit if you understood or not?

Also if you feel you are being mansplained to then it seems to me the matter can be instantly resolved by simply revealing that you are already familiar with the subject at which point you could be told something like:

'Oh, ok. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be patronising I just wanted to make sure you were being included.'

Though presumably me stating the obvious is condescending.

RiseofArtemis · Answer

Doesn't exist and is just a sexist way for feminists to shut a man down that uses logic in an argument against her completely emotionally driven tantrum.

Why do you have to womenquestionit? Or why do women always Womenterumpt men when they explain something.

Smashingdoozy · Answer

The moments I've been mansplained to are when I've clearly already shown my knowledge of the topic.

It's often like "oh yeah you just do XYZ" and a man will come along and be like "oh no it's ZXY"

So they explained it the same way I did but just different wording if you get what I mean.

I do find it hilarious when they try to mansplain women's issues though.

Adam1978 · Answer

It's a good thing, if you already know the answer no harm done, if you don't free education. Women should try it, or are they so afraid of appear dumb. Maybe we would have less friction between genders if people simply explained their view and approach.

OpenClose · Answer

Condescension is a universal phenomenon. I feel like women started experiencing it in the workplace and just assumed it was only being done to them. This is a common thing. "It happens to women, so it is sexism" before considering if it happens to men. This happens with assault and homelessness especially.

I also feel like in some cases they are interpreting explanations as condescension.

I don't doubt they face more condescension. I just think they are quick to label it.

FatmanChris · Answer

It's often misidentified.
The basis of mansplaining is sexism, if you're just explaining something because you either want to be sure it's understood or just assume most people wouldn't know it (so not based on gender) it's not mansplaining.
But actual mansplaining is wrong, it's belittling and sexist.

cth96190 · Answer

The Feminist jibe mansplaining is another reason to not interact with females.
When you see a female doing something wrong that may cause harm to her and/or others, say nothing and keep on walking.
Do not expose yourself to risk, or expend resources in, helping people who hate you.

bayoubob · Answer

Who the fuck cares? When women like to chime in they are welcome to. But when they are plain stupid they well be corrected. So, let's reverse this thing. I'm not going to show up to a baby shower, candle party, tupperware thing, or what ever whamen's party they invent, and act like I know what the fuck I'm talking about. If I fuck up? Even if I identified as something non biological, gay, tranny, or whatever, maybe I comment? But if I get womensplained why the fuck should I care?

Anonymous · Answer

What angry women, who are not quite sane, decided to call something that didn't need a name.

Like when a man offers to carry something heavy and gets called a misogynist, instead of just getting a "no thanks, I got this".

Some people are determined to take offence.

MikeInHawaii · Answer

I have about 400 college credits. I have an AAS, BA, BS, MBA and did everything but the graduate research project for a master’s degree in aeronautical science. I also had about half the credits for a master’s in elementary education.

When I applied to graduate school, I scored 99.8th percentile on the GMAT. It always amazes me how many women talk to me like I’m dumber than dirt. Should I call this “womansplaining?”

crmoore · Answer

It's not a legitimate term or idea. Just like "male violence" or "black crime," people who use "mansplain" are no better than any other racist or sexist. An action is wrong, in this case condescending explanations, regardless of who it's by, and who it's done to.

simptopia · Answer

I feel there are plenty of times where guys just want to come off as intelligent and that's when they feel the need to "mansplain" but in other times I feel guys make valid points but because a guy is saying it, they just get told their mansplaining to discredit them

bamesjond0069 · Answer

Not a thing. What I do see often is a woman who is a know it all and doing everything wrong. Zero experience. One time a girl I've told her what was wrong since I actually had experience and she claimed I was mansplaining. Then when it was all done she was made to undo it since it was wrong and she came and asked for my help and I told her to fuck off.

TheUniqueOne96 · Answer

It's just some stupid made up term by a bunch of radical feminists who are looking for new ways to pull out the victim card and bash men. It's so fucking dumb.

ManOnFire · Answer

Men don't mansplain only to just women, they do it to other men as well! And probably enjoy that more. A lot of men do love thinking that they're experts and always want to one-up some other guy. I never could get into male competition.

MystiKaL · Answer

It can be rude if it's explained in a patronising way. But, if a woman didn't know something (for example the rules to football/soccer) then she needs to understand guys have a way of explaining things.

Anonymous · Answer

"Mansplaining" is a term feminists conjured to describe a man disagreeing with them or explaining to them something they don't want to hear.

The irony (and comedy) of this is that feminists are the most prolific examples of the behavior they describe as "mansplaining".

Anonymous · Answer

This is another Female term like Friendzoning, Friendzoning started with Guys but we didn't really have a name for it but then Women started getting Friendzoned and then that's what People started calling it.

If we started saying Womansplaining or something like that about women we would criticised about it, But when Women say Mansplaing it's Funny.

Summeroflove · Answer

LMAO!!! Women do these same behaviors all the time. But. No womansplaining. It’s sexist…..

Berethor · Answer

Mansplaining, something that a feminist would say when she losing an debate.

Anonymous · Answer

just women making assumptions...

How does one distinguish between a man being an asshole and a man being an asshole BECAUSE he feels that his gender makes him inherently more knowledgeable? You would have to be a mind reader to properly make that distinction.

joeldalton · Answer

It’s a made up term by feminists to try to intimidate men into being quiet.

crossdressingrihno · Answer

We don’t do it as an insult. We don’t know if you know something or not. You’d be surprised at the kinds of things people don’t know.

DarkWinterNights · Answer

Like most things it’s an overcorrection to a problem that existed in the past. It boils down to just not being able to take constructive criticism or correction.

AviatorTom · Answer

Too much work. Besides it's a marketing tool to sell shavers. I trim the hair and stay neat, but that is all.

ManHater · Answer

A term used by stupid women who can't understand that the red button is bad. We like to make sure these women understand but when they don't it's my HEAD! This is why I fucking MANSPLAIN these women so they don't fuck up!

NewsReader · Answer

No such thing. It's just a term that feminists / misandrists made up.

Guy13 · Answer

Don’t do it except when deer 🦌 in headlights look. It’s okay though.. I’m there if need be.

boggboss · Answer

Only time I have seen it said was a way to shut down a discussion

Snakeyes7 · Answer

Not a thing. It's just a feminist thought terminating cliche to silence opposition to their rhetoric. They say it isn't but I only hear that term applied when I disagree with them.

Anonymous · Answer

"Mansplaining" is an example of how feminists needlessly divide men and women. It describes a behavior that both men and women do, but ascribes a gender to it.

Exterminatore · Answer

None of it would be necessary if women were at least as smart as men.

SlothySlob · Answer

If I give my thoughts I'd be mansplaining, I think.

MysticDevice · Answer

There's no such thing. Its just called "explaining". It doesn't matter if a man or woman does it.

Coden7 · Answer

I think the term “Mansplaining” has more to do with the disrespect of receiving the man’s perspective

Batsy01010101 · Answer

whoever came up with that term is a jackass so let them womansplain why she or possibly he's a jackass

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Are you literally inviting us to Mansplain right now? LOL!

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

It's not that i want to do , but it's that what needs to be done lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

HoneyButterCup525 · Answer

I don't like those kinda people weather its a man or a woman.

Guanfei · Answer

A gigantic bullshit word invented by feminists to make sure men can never contradict them.

loveslongnails · Answer

Is there NO end to what Gen Z'ers will make up a label for?

lottiebannotie · Answer

Men know more about something they explain it to you in layman's terms what's the problem?

Anonymous · Answer

It's a bullshit term. It would be bullshit to call it "chicksplaining" when a chick is explaining something to a dude. This is just as much bs.

TroyDT2 · Answer

Condescension is really only justified when trashing a pseudointellectual.

notwoke · Answer

this is no bull: most studies reveal that women say speak about 4x as many words in a day on average than men

KrakenAttackin · Answer

When women clearly don't know what TF they are talking about, we have to explain things to them.

maximumpower · Answer

I explain it once in plain language, a second time - if necessary - in simpler terms. After that I refer them to the internet.

In_Trance · Answer

Womansplaining is just as bad

Jay3344 · Answer

I really wanted to mansplain in the comment but I figured it had been done. 😂

Gloree · Answer

What is mansplaining? You didn't define the term.

msc545 · Answer

Just another term feminists use to trash men.

Heolurt · Answer

What are your thoughts on womansplaining? If you explain your thoughts I will do the same.

Anonymous · Answer

Pointless. You can't tell women anything. They always have to learn it the hard way. 🤣🤣🤣

jjj101010 · Answer

Providing those thoughts may be considered as mansplanning

Anonymous · Answer

Women often talk down to men all the time but god forbid a man do it.

Pinay_ako · Answer

I’m old and I don't know wth this means

Rania05 · Answer

What does the term even mean?

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