Mansplaining

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeThe Barbie soundtrack is jam-packed with tracks from artists such as Lizzo, Charli XCX, Nicki Minaj, and Dua Lipa – but there is one band reference that has surprised a number of fans.Greta Gerwig’s film, which stars Margot Robbie as the titular Mattel doll, has garnered critical acclaim and broken box office records since its recent release on Friday (21 July)Barbie has managed to…

Mansplaining isn’t just a social media phenomenon — it permeates beyond the virtual realm to affect people in their working lives. Credit: Shutterstock Since the term "mansplaining" has entered the cultural zeitgeist as a social media phenomenon and hashtag, its popularity and usage has only skyrocketed. In just six months between November 2016 and April 2017, for example, it was mentioned at least 10,000 unique times on…