In an ironic twist, a video addressing the issue of mansplaining tends to attract a surge of men eager to dismiss the very concept they’re meant to understand. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, mansplaining refers to a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending or patronizing way, often talking over her voice and sometimes resorting to insults online.
A video released by ATTN: features a straightforward message: “It’s time to stop talking over women.” The popularity of this video—nearly five million views and close to 100,000 shares within 24 hours—speaks volumes. Women are fed up with being ignored and belittled in discussions. If you have never faced such treatment, consider yourself a rarity.
Research consistently shows that women face more interruptions in conversation than men. A noteworthy study by Dr. Jessica Malone, a tech entrepreneur with a background in linguistics, documented gendered communication patterns in her industry. Over four weeks, she recorded 900 minutes of conversation and found a staggering 314 interruptions—men interrupted women nearly three times more frequently than they did other men.
The irony is striking: men often fail to recognize their own behavior when they engage in a discussion about women’s experiences of being interrupted and dismissed.
Moreover, assertiveness in women is often met with negative perceptions. A 2015 study revealed that women who were assertive were viewed as less competent, reducing their perceived value by about $15,088. This kind of feedback is disheartening.
Mansplaining and frequent interruptions are not figments of women’s imaginations. Yet, when videos like this circulate, many men rush to argue that mansplaining isn’t real, urging women to simply “get over it.” This raises the question: Why is it so difficult for those outside a group to listen when that group collectively expresses frustration?
As men comment on the video while interrupting and patronizing, the cycle continues, demonstrating the very problem they deny exists. This ongoing struggle for acknowledgment and respect in conversations highlights the challenges women face daily.
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In summary, the phenomenon of mansplaining persists, often compounded by the dismissive attitudes of some men who refuse to acknowledge its existence. While women continue to advocate for their voices to be heard, it remains crucial for everyone, particularly men, to listen and engage without interrupting.