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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 traditional marriage, 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. | ||
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. This lack of nuance could be explained by the rhetorical nature of the work. However, the primary thrust of 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. This lack of nuance could be explained by the rhetorical nature of the work. However, the primary thrust of the book is basically correct. | ||
The core themes and ideas presented in the book could be seen as having anticipated the [[MGTOW]] movement. | The core themes and ideas presented in the book could be seen as having anticipated the [[MGTOW]] movement. | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
The primary idea of the book is that marriage is an institution that primarily favors women. Vilar portrays women's relationships with men as parasitical in nature, with the sole cause of this dynamic being what Vilar sees by men's [[bluepill|naive and idealistic]] view of women, but that conversely women are only capable of viewing men in an instrumental and callous fashion. | The primary idea of the book is that marriage is an institution that primarily favors women. Vilar portrays women's relationships with men as parasitical in nature, with the sole cause of this dynamic being what Vilar sees by men's [[bluepill|naive and idealistic]] view of women, but that conversely women are only capable of viewing men in an instrumental and callous fashion. | ||
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Finally, she remarks that due to men's dependency, it falls to women to upturn this master-slave dynamic. However, because of women's callous nature and lack of any real incentive to do so, she concludes by stating that the situation will only grow worse. | Finally, she remarks that due to men's dependency, it falls to women to upturn this master-slave dynamic. However, because of women's callous nature and lack of any real incentive to do so, she concludes by stating that the situation will only grow worse. | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
The book met a very hostile reception from most of her fellow feminists. In a televised debate with (then) prominent German feminist Alice Schwarzer, Vilar was dubbed a Fascist and compared to Nazi propagandist Julius Streicher. | The book met a very hostile reception from most of her fellow feminists. In a televised debate with (then) prominent German feminist Alice Schwarzer, Vilar was dubbed a Fascist and compared to Nazi propagandist Julius Streicher. | ||
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The author also claimed to have been the recipient of death threats because of the book. Stating: | |||
The author also claimed to have been the recipient of death threats because of the book. Stating: | |||
''"So I hadn't imagined broadly enough the isolation I would find myself in after writing this book. Nor had I envisaged the consequences which it would have for subsequent writing and even for my private life - violent threats have not ceased to this date."'' | ''"So I hadn't imagined broadly enough the isolation I would find myself in after writing this book. Nor had I envisaged the consequences which it would have for subsequent writing and even for my private life - violent threats have not ceased to this date."'' | ||
In modern times the work is somewhat popular among [[MGTOW|MGTOWs]] and [[MRAs]]. | In modern times the work is somewhat popular among [[MGTOW|MGTOWs]] and [[MRAs]]. | ||
==Notable Quotes== | ==Notable Quotes== | ||
* ''By the age of twelve at the latest, most women have decided to become prostitutes. Or to put it another way, they have chosen a future for themselves that consists of choosing a man and letting him to do all the work.'' | * ''By the age of twelve at the latest, most women have decided to become prostitutes. Or to put it another way, they have chosen a future for themselves that consists of choosing a man and letting him to do all the work.'' | ||