Why we need to get better at talking and listening, and how feminism can help

Second-wave feminists have taught us that power relations shape our interpersonal and everyday interactions. Indeed, every time I speak to women about their experiences of working with men, they tell me that they’re tired of being at the receiving end of vulgar jokes, patronizing remarks, and male cliquishness. When hyper-confident and powerful male steamrollers stifle their speech, too many women say they feel powerless. That’s because we still live in a world that prioritizes men’s voices, egos and ambitions, but not women’s. There are tons of resources out there for women — from articles about how to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/29/how-stop-men-talking-over-me-work-sharmadean-reid" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">stop men talking over you</a> to blog posts listing ways to <a href="https://www.bustle.com/p/7-ways-to-respond-to-mansplaining-43514" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">respond to mansplaining</a> — but much of the advice is questionable. Use an assertive tone. Talk without pauses. Assume a power pose. Lean in. But why is the burden on us to be heard and respected? <a href="https://medium.com/@info_1315/why-we-need-to-get-better-at-talking-and-listening-and-how-feminism-can-help-a6b309bd17e6">Visit Now</a>