If you’re eager for a truly bizarre experience, look no further than the upcoming Mansplaining Summit. Slated for May 2020 in Orlando, this event offers tickets exclusively for women—because what better way to demonstrate mansplaining than having a panel of men explain everything condescendingly? Priced at a staggering $2,000 for three days, attendees can expect an immersive experience in misguided advice and unsolicited opinions.
Dubbed as “the mansplaining event of the century,” this summit promises to enlighten women on how to “empower” themselves—though it appears to be more about enforcing outdated stereotypes. The organizers claim that today’s women are being misled into adopting male behaviors, leading to a host of societal issues like rising divorce rates and mental health crises. They suggest that women should reject what they call “toxic feminist dogma” to adhere instead to their so-called biological nature.
However, if a woman chooses to raise her child as a single mother, that shouldn’t be blamed on feminism. Often, the realities of life—like economic struggles or lack of supportive partners—play a significant role.
Enduring this summit for three days filled with speakers from the “manosphere” sounds like a headache waiting to happen. The promotional material goes so far as to attribute societal problems to what they term “feminist anti-motherhood propaganda.” They argue that women have been misled into prioritizing careers over motherhood, ignoring the complexities that many face today, such as student debt and job instability.
For an additional $2,000, attendees can also be subjected to body shaming, as the summit promotes unrealistic standards of beauty, claiming that men are only interested in “fit” women. If you aspire to be the “ideal wife,” complete with self-doubt and an eating disorder, this is the event for you.
Instead of attending this summit, why not explore the wonders of Orlando, like Disney World or Universal Studios?
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In summary, the Mansplaining Summit offers an experience steeped in outdated notions of femininity and is likely to leave attendees feeling frustrated rather than empowered.