Men Explain Things to Me

Ever felt like your voice was being drowned out, or your expertise dismissed? Discover the powerful essays that gave a name to "mansplaining" and ignited a global conversation about gender, power, and who gets to speak. This is your guide to understanding and challenging everyday silencing. You'll explore the subtle and not-so-subtle ways women are discredited in conversation and public life. Rebecca Solnit unpacks the connection between dismissive language and larger issues of violence and inequality, offering sharp analysis and empowering you to recognize these dynamics and reclaim your authority.

Rebecca Solnit is a landmark feminist thinker and prolific writer whose viral essay gave a name to the phenomenon of "mansplaining" and ignited a global conversation. A historian, activist, and author of more than twenty books on feminism, history, and power, her work draws from decades of experience navigating landscapes of social and political change. Solnit's sharp analysis and lyrical prose empower readers to recognize and challenge the subtle dynamics of silencing and erasure in everyday life.