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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 author does not argue for a return to [[Traditionalism|traditional]] marriage, but rather a future where men and [[women]] are on equal footing in responsibilities and expectations of each other. | '''''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 [[Traditionalism|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 [[Female solipsism|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 [[Female solipsism|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. | ||