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'The Manipulated Man' (1971), is a book written by [[Esther Vilar]], of which the primary theme is opposition to traditional monogamous marriage, which the author argues is mostly detrimental to men. | 'The Manipulated Man' (1971), is a book written by [[Esther Vilar]], of which the primary theme is opposition to traditional monogamous marriage, which the author argues is mostly detrimental to men. The author does not argue for a return to tradition, but rather a future where men and women are on equal footing in responsibilities and expectations of each other. | ||
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 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. | ||