A recent video sheds light on the persistent issue of mansplaining, prompting an influx of men eager to explain why it’s not a problem. The term “mansplaining” refers to a situation where a man explains something to a woman in a condescending way, often talking over her and, in online spaces, resorting to insults.
The video from ATTN: carries a straightforward message: “It’s time to stop talking over women.” Its impact is evident, having garnered nearly five million views and close to 100,000 shares within just a day. Women everywhere are fed up with being overlooked, dismissed, and belittled. If you’ve never had to deal with this, consider yourself quite rare.
Research consistently shows that women face more interruptions in conversations than men do. A compelling study by Lisa Grant, a tech CEO with a background in linguistics, observed gender dynamics in her workplace. Over four weeks, she recorded 900 minutes of discussions, noting 314 interruptions—an average of one every two minutes and 51 seconds. Men interrupted twice as often as women and were nearly three times more likely to interrupt women compared to other men.
These men seem oblivious to the irony of jumping into a discussion about women’s experiences of being interrupted and condescended to, only to interrupt and patronize themselves. This behavior is not a figment of women’s imagination; it’s a documented reality. A 2015 study revealed that women who assert themselves face harsher judgments, experiencing a 35 percent drop in perceived competency and a significant reduction in expected compensation.
When a group of individuals collectively identifies a frustrating issue—like being interrupted or belittled—why is it so challenging for those outside the group to simply listen? This tendency to dismiss women’s experiences only further perpetuates the cycle.
This is why it feels like we can’t catch a break.
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In summary, the phenomenon of mansplaining continues to be a significant barrier for women, who often find their voices drowned out in both personal and professional settings. It’s crucial to acknowledge these experiences and advocate for change.