mansplaining

Meanings

• noun

  The explanation of something by a man, typically to a woman, in a condescending or patronizing manner.

  - "Despite her expertise in the subject, he continued to mansplain to her."
  - "The term 'mansplaining' gained popularity in feminist discourse in the late 2000s."

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Variants

List of all variants of mansplaining that leads to same result
mansplain , mansplained , mansplainer , mansplainers , mansplaining , mansplains

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Etymology

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A portmanteau of 'man' and 'explaining'. The term was popularized in a 2008 article in Slate magazine.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mansplaining' gained widespread popularity after a 2008 article in Slate magazine went viral.

2. Mansplaining is not limited to face-to-face interactions and can occur in written communication as well.

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Related Concepts

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1. manspreading: A related concept referring to men taking up excessively large public spaces, often in a way that inconveniences or disrespects others.

2. gaslighting: A form of emotional manipulation where a person makes another person question their own sanity or memory, often used in the context of mansplaining to undermine a woman's expertise or authority.

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Culture

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Mansplaining has become a widely discussed issue in feminist and gender studies, highlighting the persistent gender imbalance in knowledge and authority.

How to Memorize "mansplaining"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man explaining something to a woman, using overly simplified or condescending language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with a condescending or patronizing attitude towards women's knowledge and expertise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of the word 'mansplaining' being followed by the word 'patronizing'.

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