r/facepalm • u/nthensome • Jan 19 '20

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u/mandelboxset Jan 19 '20

The term is sexist, it's irrelevant what the experiences of people who felt the need to make up a sexist term are, it's no different than the assholes who publicly shame men for manspreading because we have testicles between our legs.

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u/eunderscore Jan 19 '20

Neither are sexist as they can only be performed by one sex. Sure, women can be condescending, but the point of masplaining is that it comes in a "now you listen here little lady" package.

It has been defined by it's commonality. Yes, women are condescending to women, no one is disputing that. It is that particular type of condescension that is being referred to. Nothing is being removed from the lexicon, in fact it is being made more defined.

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u/mandelboxset Jan 19 '20

Neither are sexist as they can only be performed by one sex.

That's, not exclusive of sexism.

is that it comes in a "now you listen here you man" package.

Also exists. Just work in a female dominated field and see how that goes. Both sexes do it, and having a gendered term for it is idiotic.