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'The Manipulated Man', is a book written by, [[Esther Vilar]], which argued that men learn to revel in a slave relationship with women. The author argues that women learn from an early age learn how to make men responsible for everything potentially unpleasant in their life. At the same time making sure that men don't expect anything more than sex in return. Esther refers to this exchange as more exploitative on the part of women than the worst robber barons. | 'The Manipulated Man', is a book written by, [[Esther Vilar]], which argued that men learn to revel in a slave relationship with women. The author argues that women learn from an early age learn how to make men responsible for everything potentially unpleasant in their life. At the same time making sure that men don't expect anything more than sex in return (if they are lucky). Esther refers to this exchange as more exploitative on the part of women than the worst robber barons. | ||
The book reads more like a sensational polemic than a serious effort. There are lots of instances of lazy thinking, and generalizations so sweeping they are almost comical. However, the book is basically correct. | The book reads more like a sensational polemic than a serious effort. There are lots of instances of lazy thinking, and generalizations so sweeping they are almost comical. However, the book is basically correct. | ||