Mansplain is an internet slang term used to describe a situation where a man explains something to a woman in a condescending or patronizing manner, assuming that she has less knowledge or understanding about the topic because of her gender. It refers to the act of explaining something unnecessarily to a woman, often disregarding her expertise or experience on the subject.
Examples:
1. During the meeting, Sarah was discussing her research findings when John interrupted her to mansplain the basics of her own study to her.
2. Aisha shared her opinion on a recent political issue on social media, but she received many comments from men who were mansplaining the topic as if she wasn’t aware of the complexities involved.
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