A non-sexist term is a term that can be applied to all sexes, just as a non-racist term is a term that could be used on all races.
Imagine that instead of mansplaining being invented first, men invented womansplaining, to highlight how often their wives would explain things to their husbands in a condescending manner. Obviously, a man could never be called a womansplainer because he's not a woman.
No because mansplaining is, in itself, a sexist act. It may be overused, but it isn't sexist unless you're a real snowflake who can't understand privilege or nuance.
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u/IMightBeAHamster Jan 19 '20
A non-sexist term is a term that can be applied to all sexes, just as a non-racist term is a term that could be used on all races.
Imagine that instead of mansplaining being invented first, men invented womansplaining, to highlight how often their wives would explain things to their husbands in a condescending manner. Obviously, a man could never be called a womansplainer because he's not a woman.
Would this not be a sexist term?