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Actually chaps, sorry to pop the bubble but women do know things, sometimes better than you! Yet, if mansplaining keeps you happy, go on!
Men – Oh! God’s gift to mankind! There, even the word ‘mankind’ has a man in it! And what do we women know – nothing. See, that’s why men have taken it up on themselves to explain things to us, in short ‘mansplain’ things to we lesser mortals – women!
It’s the need for some “men” to constantly consider themselves as a gift to mankind and act accordingly !! — Shruti Basu (@shruti_s_basu) May 31, 2017
It’s the need for some “men” to constantly consider themselves as a gift to mankind and act accordingly !!
— Shruti Basu (@shruti_s_basu) May 31, 2017
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The concept of ‘mansplaining’ was first articulated by Rebecca Solnit in 2008. It all began when one evening over dinner with her friend, she mentioned that she wanted to write an essay called “Men Explain Things to Me” that documented all the ‘well meaning’ advice that she receives from – guess who – MEN!
Women recognized this condescending behavior almost immediately! Why? Because who among us hasn’t faced or doesn’t face it in some form or the other everyday? It is a kind of behavior that resonates with all of us!
1. That deeply ingrained belief that unless they explain things to us – very s.l.o.w.l.y – how will we ever know anything #WomenOnTheMove — Sreesha (@petrichorclouds) May 31, 2017
1. That deeply ingrained belief that unless they explain things to us – very s.l.o.w.l.y – how will we ever know anything #WomenOnTheMove
— Sreesha (@petrichorclouds) May 31, 2017
Housework, by men who do none. — Sunayana Roy (@sunayanaroy) May 31, 2017
Housework, by men who do none.
— Sunayana Roy (@sunayanaroy) May 31, 2017
2. This kind gentleman once read one of my short stories and explained my own metaphors back to me. ♀️#womenonthemove — Sreesha (@petrichorclouds) May 31, 2017
2. This kind gentleman once read one of my short stories and explained my own metaphors back to me. ♀️#womenonthemove
Money matters, as I am a qualified CA, but being a woman finance is not obviously my domain #WomenOnTheMove https://t.co/Np7ovKdiMp — Akshata (@Awestruck_Aks) May 31, 2017
Money matters, as I am a qualified CA, but being a woman finance is not obviously my domain #WomenOnTheMove https://t.co/Np7ovKdiMp
— Akshata (@Awestruck_Aks) May 31, 2017
A1. Some men believe in myths like women don’t understand science, or aren’t good drivers etc.and think it’s their duty to explain! — Kasturi Patra (@PatraKasturi) May 31, 2017
A1. Some men believe in myths like women don’t understand science, or aren’t good drivers etc.and think it’s their duty to explain!
— Kasturi Patra (@PatraKasturi) May 31, 2017
Sports and politics are supposedly their domain too #womenonthemove — Sakshi Dutt (@sakshi2487) May 31, 2017
Sports and politics are supposedly their domain too #womenonthemove
— Sakshi Dutt (@sakshi2487) May 31, 2017
#womenonthemove meṅ often #mansplain how to dress ‘appropriately’ as they think they know what is ‘provocative’!! — swati (@RaiSwatiRai) May 31, 2017
#womenonthemove meṅ often #mansplain how to dress ‘appropriately’ as they think they know what is ‘provocative’!!
— swati (@RaiSwatiRai) May 31, 2017
I raise you this. Never ceases to amuse me. pic.twitter.com/W1DHBMPyYJ — Kiran Manral (@KiranManral) May 31, 2017
I raise you this. Never ceases to amuse me. pic.twitter.com/W1DHBMPyYJ
— Kiran Manral (@KiranManral) May 31, 2017
Men simply love explaining things and give ‘gyaan‘ – whether it is about demonetization or childbirth; history of Rome or how to cook butter chicken; finance or female reproduction — they offer their nuggets of wisdom on everything right from the word, GO.
#WomenOnTheMove a3. This is a recent phenomenon which is happening for me.. Usually i am left staring aghast & speechless! 😱😵😷 pic.twitter.com/ZH3Dtt4XBj — Isheeria (@Isheeria1) May 31, 2017
#WomenOnTheMove a3. This is a recent phenomenon which is happening for me.. Usually i am left staring aghast & speechless! 😱😵😷 pic.twitter.com/ZH3Dtt4XBj
— Isheeria (@Isheeria1) May 31, 2017
A3: (Prolonged) scowl (which means, oh really? How intelligent you Are!) #WomenOnTheMove https://t.co/shRYp5b3hH — Tarang Sinha (@TarangSinha) May 31, 2017
A3: (Prolonged) scowl (which means, oh really? How intelligent you Are!) #WomenOnTheMove https://t.co/shRYp5b3hH
— Tarang Sinha (@TarangSinha) May 31, 2017
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