How can we ensure that discussions about public space etiquette contribute to a more just and equitable society for all?

Jul 4, 2017 ... Manspreading is a way to avoid the chafing, pinching and poor ventilation caused by modern trousers. "Manspreading" or "man-sitting" is a pejorative neologism referring to the practice of men sitting in public transport with legs wide apart, thereby covering ... Nov 22, 2019 ... But why get mad when you can get even? This may sound like battle cry, but it's actually medical advice. According to, orthopaedic surgeon ... Dec 5, 2016 ... 'Manspreading' describes a man sitting with his legs wide apart, taking up a lot of room. This term is generally used in the context of public transport. Jan 5, 2015 ... Women are subconsciously taught that they are meant to take up less space at an early age. As Sandra Bartky has remarked before, "appropriate" ... Sep 26, 2018 ... Manspreading, sometimes referred to ballrooming or mansitting, is a term to describe the way in which some men sit on public transport with their legs spread ... Aug 27, 2015 ... 'Manspreading' added to online dictionary ... The act of "manspreading", or sitting with legs wide apart on public transport, is among 1,000 new ... Jul 18, 2017 ... So he watched how I positioned myself in a classic manspread, with my torso leaning forward and my feet angled out—a position, I would soon ... Feb 28, 2025 ... Miss Manners for February 28, 2025 ... DEAR MISS MANNERS: I ran into a co-worker whom I had not seen in 25 years. The nature of our jobs did not ... Dec 20, 2014 ... The new ads — aimed at curbing rude behavior like manspreading and wearing large backpacks on crowded trains — are set to go up in the subways ...