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11/13/2024
Mansplaining
Why half the population still faces workplace dismissal
As time speeds us through the early part of the 21st century, it is easy to think of ourselves as advanced. In 2024, we have advanced enough to send 60 tourists to space, and yet a quieter, more insidious—and much less evolved—issue remains earthbound: mansplaining.
Despite some progress in gender equality, the phenomenon of men explaining things to women in a patronizing manner—often without realizing the expertise they dismiss—still permeates workplaces across the globe. It is a stark reminder that while society may be moving forward in some areas, deeply ingrained power dynamics continue to drag us backward.
Why does mansplaining persist in the workplace? And how can we, as a collective workforce, break the cycle? This issue isn't just about men or women. It is about the future of inclusive leadership, creative collaboration, and human connection. Until we tackle mansplaining head-on, half of our workforce will continue to be dismissed—from conversations and opportunities to shape the future.
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