mansplaining

Woman Reading ‘Men Explain Things To Me’ Gets Unsolicited Advice From Mansplainer 

Woman Reading ‘Men Explain Things To Me’ Gets Unsolicited Advice From Mansplainer 

  Mansplaining is a portmanteau of the word man and the informal form splaining of the verb explaining and means “to explain something to someone, characteristically by a man to woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing”. Lara B. Sharp is a 47-year-old writer, and she was recently enjoying a relaxing day by the pool. While she was reading […]

Three Signs You Might Be A Progressive Mansplainer

Three Signs You Might Be A Progressive Mansplainer

Mansplaining is defined as “to explain something to someone, typically a man to woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.”  The other day, my young activist friend, Madison Kimrey, messaged me to commiserate about a “progressive” man who often messages her and tells her how to behave, what she should read and so […]

Hey Joe Scarborough: Shut Your Sexist Male Pie Hole

Hey Joe Scarborough: Shut Your Sexist Male Pie Hole

A few words for Joe Scarborough that are long overdue. Joe, May I call you Joe? Regarding your tweet: Smile. You just had a big night. #PrimaryDay — Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) March 16, 2016 Shut the f/u/c/k up about how Hillary Clinton should behave. I’m a staunch supporter of Bernie Sanders, and I’m not giving […]