Am I Mansplaining?: This Woman Created A Handy Guide For Men Who Won’t Stop Mansplaining

November 28, 2018

Mansplaining is defined as when a man tries to explain something to a woman in an oversimplified manner, often in a condescending tone. The problem arises from a noxious mixture of overinflated ego, based on the flawed assumption that men simply know better, and clueless ignorance of the knowledge and capabilities that modern women wield.

It needn’t necessarily be a gendered issue, some people are simply arrogant and get a smug sense of satisfaction from talking down to people, regardless of their sex. But it is pervasive enough to have been identified as a problem that we must tackle. So guys, how do you know when you’re mansplaining? It really shouldn’t be too difficult, just don’t assume that you are more knowledgeable about something, simply because you own a penis. Still not clear? Twitter user Kim Goodwin decided that she would lay it out in terms that even an idiot could understand, using a simple, classic flowchart.

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Her post quickly went viral, with people applauding her creative and accurate way of getting her point across. And while there were some (mostly male) detractors, the thread was enlightening as people took to the topic, and shared their own experiences. Scroll down below to check it out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!