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Mansplaining

What does this mean? Google says a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending way. So what if its a woman explaining something in a condescending way? Do we say womansplaining? Why is it just for men? Just curious
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There are relatively few cultures that are not patriarchal (men, considered the heads of households or industries, running the government, etc.) Even now. So the term comes from guys assuming a woman couldn’t know what she’s talking about, and feeling they have to [b]explain[/b] everything in minute detail. If you’re not well versed on automobiles or sports, for example, imagine that scenario regarding everything else. Here I occasionally see it when a woman is discussing menstruation or childbirth and guys jump in to [b]explain[/b] to her what’s actually happening.
DarkSideoftheMoon · 31-35, F
@bijouxbroussard yeah in that regard i can see the point. Makes sense. I have been experiencing a couple women recently who have been very patronising and condescending when talking about pregnancy and motherhood. Im 9 months pregnant and im finding it really annoying so i was wondering if there was a term for that but maybe labels and terms arent really appropriate. Just feels winded to have to explain so much in an attitude when trying to explain it to someone