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Not specific to programming, but I've seen the thought terminating cliche "mansplaining" used more and more in the industry to completely dismiss a man's point
by seattle_spring 6y ago
Not specific to programming, but I've seen the thought terminating cliche "mansplaining" used more and more in the industry to completely dismiss a man's point of view.
- andrei_says_ 6y agoOh, poor men explaining the obvious in loud authoritative voices, believing they’re experts on any topic after 5.3 seconds of consideration. (I am a man)
- seattle_spring 6y agoIt's increasingly used to dismiss a man's perspective, regardless of if they're right and regardless of their tone.
- yesenadam 6y agoIn this interesting video from a 2016 Australian Senate committee, a minister objects to a female senator describing him as "mansplaining". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJyQpRfaGnw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJyQpRfaGnw