Etymology
"Mansplain" is a portmanteau of "man" and "explain." It is a blend of the words "man" and "splain," which is a non-standard form of "explain."
Meaning
"Mansplain" refers to the condescending and overbearing way in which a man explains something to a woman, often assuming that she is less knowledgeable or intelligent than he is. It implies a power imbalance where the man feels entitled to define the conversation and dismiss the woman's perspective.
Origin
The term "mansplaining" was first used in the 1980s by women in academia and social justice movements to describe the patronizing behavior of male colleagues who would ignore or interrupt their ideas.
The term gained wider popularity in the early 2010s, particularly through social media and feminist discourse. It has become a common way to call out and challenge the sexist attitudes that can underlie such behavior.
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