Hotline for female staff to report 'mansplaining' launched

Sweden’s largest trade union, Unionen, which represents 600,000 private sector workers, launched a dedicated hotline on Monday – open from 10am to 4pm - for female members of staff to report mansplaining in the workplace – The Independent reports.

Mansplaining is defined as a man explaining something to someone, typically a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronising.  

The hotline will be open for a week to highlight the practice that, according to Unionen, diminishes women by making them appear less competent than they are.

It will be staffed by a gender expert, and a group of feminist politicians, comedians and scientists, who will offer guidance to callers on next steps, and how to move on. However, there are no set answers, so those answering the calls will answer based on their experience.