In a recent discussion on social media, women took to Twitter to recount their most maddening experiences with mansplaining. After I wrote about the topic, a man felt the need to come to my Facebook and explain why I shouldn’t be upset about this behavior. “Where is it written that men must be quiet?” he questioned. “When straight white men are frequently dismissed with terms like ‘mansplaining’ and ‘white privilege,’ isn’t that just censorship?”
Actually, you could just choose to LISTEN instead of trying to “interpret.” Recognizing that privilege exists and that mansplaining is, in fact, irritating could go a long way. But I digress.
This week, Jessica Reynolds, a writer and host of a popular podcast, shared her own experience with a Lyft driver who found it necessary to explain what an airport terminal was to her. We’ve all faced these moments where a man feels compelled to explain something we already know, leaving us rolling our eyes and battling that “resting b*tch face.” As a wise magnet once stated, “When men stop being obnoxious, I’ll stop being a b*tch.”
Jessica decided to invite women on Twitter to share their most infuriating mansplaining moments. The responses were overwhelming—it’s clear that this issue is a pervasive problem that women encounter daily. One could practically cover an entire building with these stories, and honestly, they’re both hilarious and exasperating.
You really can’t make this stuff up! The thread is absolutely filled with anecdotes that could go on for days. It’s worth reading through the entire conversation here to see the range of experiences shared.
Of course, men eventually chimed in to argue that mansplaining isn’t a real phenomenon, which, unsurprisingly, only adds to the frustration. When a group of people voices a collective annoyance about being interrupted or belittled, why is it so challenging for those outside that group to simply LISTEN?
So, men, will you ever stop ‘splaining?
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In summary, the ongoing dialogue around mansplaining highlights the need for greater awareness and understanding of this frustrating behavior. Women are tired of being condescended to, and it’s time for everyone to engage in meaningful conversations that prioritize listening over explaining.