What on Earth is "mansplaining"?

dakru · 2014-01-09T19:40:18+00:00

The idea behind the feminist term "mansplaining" is that men are dismissing what women say on account of them being women. I'm sure this happens sometimes, but the term often ends up being used to dismiss what men say on account of them being men.

GrimB0LD · 2014-01-09T21:38:21+00:00

It's a silencing tactic, like "check your privilege".

bookishboy · 2014-01-09T23:12:28+00:00

Much like "check your privilege", it's essentially an ad hominem attack. "People shouldn't listen to your arguments; not because they lack merit, but because of who you are or what group I perceive you to be a member of."

AmbitiousApe · 2014-01-09T20:24:23+00:00

It's what feminists say when they are losing the argument.

Lonemango · 2014-01-09T18:47:18+00:00

A portmanteau of man and explaining. Used to outright dismiss any concerns males have about any topic concerning gender.

I want to use this opportunity to coin the term femsplaining which is a portmanteau of feminist and complaining, because feminists can't actually explain anything.

emperorhirohito · 2014-01-09T22:00:54+00:00

You are a man and you have tried to say something that SJWs/Feminists consider their territory. Thus mansplaining

TRPACC · 2014-01-09T19:08:33+00:00

You know when feminists dictate what it feels like to be a man, its the same thing in reverse but, its over used by feminists as a silencing tactic.

Spiryt · 2014-01-09T18:52:35+00:00

It's a term (often used by feminists) intended to mean 'explaining something to an experienced listener while assuming total ignorance on their part'.

E.g. Economist: "Why do you think we haven't recovered from the recession?"

Mansplainer: "Well, a recession is a complicated thing. [Explains what a recession is]"

ThePigmanAgain · 2014-01-09T23:07:59+00:00

It's a bullshit term used to dismiss a rational argument -- but only when it's being put forward by a man, when a woman does it it's just being logical.

avantvernacular · 2014-01-09T19:50:27+00:00

When a man says something a feminist doesn't like.

2014-01-09T20:03:05+00:00

It means: explaining from a position of authority.
Commonly used by women who feel that men are inherently superior ("male privilege"), hence the "man-".

2014-01-09T21:48:37+00:00

A term that has become even more ironic given the current trend in women and feminists explaining what's it like to be a man and how we should "change" masculinity.

I think someone should start a blog called mansplaining where MRAs can contribute articles on the problems with the modern female, and we should reinvent femininity to improve them.

I'm sure that would set the nutters off.

scanspeak · 2014-01-10T02:12:09+00:00

Crushing irrational outbursts of emotion with the brick of logic.

Jesus_marley · 2014-01-10T04:48:55+00:00

Mansplaining

A sexist term used to disrespect, belittle and devalue the opinion of a male in an attempt to make the user appear smarter or better in comparison.

This is common among mixed gender discussions and debates. The term mansplaining is commonly used by those wishing to turn the argument into a battle of the sexes or who simply lack any knowledge or means of adding value to the discussion and wish to devalue the input of other's (in this case males) who are involved in said discussion.

TheOtherBono · 2014-01-09T18:48:47+00:00

I believe as far as the term is concerned its been around since the 90's at least. As far as understanding the term itself: You're a man, you couldn't possibly understand the hardships and struggles and oppression and feels of women because, as mentioned, you're a man. Thus any analysis, empathy or opinion you have on ANY gender relations is "mansplaining" and is therefor ignorant and dismissible.

VortexCortex · 2014-01-10T05:36:16+00:00

It's bullshit.

Mansplaining stems from the bogus feminist standpoint "theory" wherein men can't know what it's like to be a women, and the oppressors can't know what it's like to be oppressed, so what they say doesn't count. Even if it weren't bat-shit stupid at every level, it would be internally inconsistent because if you ever achieve equality nothing you say matters.

Your view of reality is completely different than theirs, so stop trying to mansplain to them abut how reality doesn't give a fuck about your experience, you either accurately represent it or you're a fool who's projecting. Also: What about the Transgendered? Transplaining? Not all feminists agree with this standpoint theory BS, but many who don't I've also seen use the term "mansplaining" -- I guess no one should define what they believe, not even themselves.

rightsbot · 2014-01-09T18:44:16+00:00

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Ivan_Fackoff · 2014-01-10T00:28:45+00:00

Some sort of made up word feminists use. No one cares

JoshtheAspie · 2014-01-10T02:32:12+00:00

Mansplaining means "shut up, and let the women talk, dear."

Underfolder · 2014-01-10T04:32:00+00:00

In many cases, you can assume it just means "using logic and/or evidence to construct an argument."

2014-01-10T23:24:16+00:00

It is a term feminists came up with, after all their other terms (like "Patriarchy", "Misogynist", "Check your privilege" and etc) lost their shame/silence effect.

Anyone who uses that term, is outing themselves as a manhating bigot.

Title	What on Earth is "mansplaining"?
Author	TwirlySocrates
Upvotes	17
Comments	31
Date	January 9, 2014 6:42 PM UTC (12 years ago)
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