Explain Things Quote by Rebecca Solnit
““Men explain things to me, still. And no man has ever apologized for explaining, wrongly, things that I know and they don’t.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Men Explain Things to Me, Rebecca Solnit, 2014
Women often face condescending explanations from men, even when they are knowledgeable, and men rarely acknowledge the mistake.
In simple terms: Men condescend, women are ignored.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and call out condescension.
Themes
gender
communication
power dynamics
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
social
feminist
When to use this quote
- workplace meetings
- academic seminars
- family discussions
- online forums
Key Concepts
patriarchy
epistemic injustice
social bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you respond when you’re spoken over?
- What structures enable this behavior?
A Different Perspective
Apology may not be offered, leading to repeated incidents.
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