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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 | 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 do not 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 core themes and ideas presented in the book could be seen as having anticipated the [[MGTOW]] movement. | 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. | ||