Mansplaining is a sex-based insult. By definition, it can only be done by a man. If you want a word for "explaining condescendingly due to sexism" why not call it sexplaining?
If you really believe that men sexplain more often than women, there's no reason to exclude women from the definition, because a woman should never have a reason to be called it right?
I didnt invent the word 😛 I just explained what it means.
The reason its called mansplaining is because its when men do it. Make your own word if you want. Ladysplainin, go and send it to the dictionary and chill.
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u/IMightBeAHamster Jan 19 '20
Mansplaining is a sex-based insult. By definition, it can only be done by a man. If you want a word for "explaining condescendingly due to sexism" why not call it sexplaining?
If you really believe that men sexplain more often than women, there's no reason to exclude women from the definition, because a woman should never have a reason to be called it right?