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This Handy App Reveals How Often You’re ‘Manterrupted’
Ever felt like you’re trying to make a compelling point, only to be interrupted by a guy who just won’t let you finish? If you’ve ever wished for some hard evidence to validate those “manterruptions,” we’ve got just the thing for you. In celebration of A Day Without Women, let’s introduce you to an app that does just that.
Meet Woman Interrupted
Woman Interrupted is a free app that launched recently. Here’s the deal: once you download it, you take a moment to calibrate it to your voice—whether you’re a man or a woman—so it can identify you. When you’re ready to dive into a conversation you’d like to analyze, just hit record. The app will tally how many times a man interrupts a woman (or vice versa, if you’re a man). Sure, it might be a bit tricky for a guy testing himself—let’s be real, who wouldn’t think twice before interrupting if they knew a little app was counting? But we’re getting off track.
The app’s creator, Jamie Rivera from Brazil, was partly inspired by the first Presidential Debate in September when a certain candidate interrupted his opponent a staggering 51 times in 90 minutes—yikes! Meanwhile, she interrupted him just 17 times. Sound familiar? Women everywhere can relate to that classic expression of disbelief, the one that says, “Oh great, here we go again.”
Data-Driven Insights
Woman Interrupted makes it clear: conversations aren’t recorded; they’re transformed into data that isn’t stored on your device. This means you can find out how many times you were manterrupted during a conversation, or even accumulate stats for the day, week, month, or (if you’re feeling particularly annoyed) the year. Rivera emphasizes that many men may not even realize they’re doing it—prompting them to reflect on their behavior.
Don’t kid yourself though—research shows that women really do get interrupted more often than men. An op-ed by media mogul Sarah Collins and business guru Adam Grant highlighted a study revealing that when men spoke more in meetings, they received a 10% higher rating of competence, while women who spoke more were rated 14% lower by both male and female observers. This illustrates that women might hold back, fearing they’ll be judged more harshly than their male counterparts.
Empowering Conversations
Woman Interrupted offers fascinating insights into how frequently these interruptions occur. Changing societal norms can be tough, and often, we don’t realize their impact. Having the ability to tell a colleague or a partner, “You interrupted me 15 times in that 20-minute chat, and I’ve got the proof,” can really open some eyes. It could also be an eye-opener for women who may not recognize how often their voices are being overshadowed.
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Conclusion
In summary, Woman Interrupted is a brilliant tool for tracking those pesky interruptions that women face in conversations. It not only empowers women to stand up for their voices but also encourages men to consider their communication habits. By bringing this issue to light, we can foster more respectful and balanced conversations.