Conspirituality Brief: Smooth-Talking Anti-Feminism
Mar 1, 2025
In this discussion, Louise Perry, author of "The Case Against the Sexual Revolution," reflects on whether women's lives are worse now than in the 1950s. She argues that the sexual revolution has led to significant losses for women, advocating for recognition of gender differences. Their conversation touches on the complexities of abortion, the evolution of dating norms, and the subtle resurgence of conservative values under the guise of modern discourse. Perry's views spark a debate about the implications of these shifts on women’s autonomy and cultural expectations.
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Shifting Perspectives on Sexual Ethics
- Louise Perry, despite her left-wing, feminist background, reevaluated her stance on sexual ethics.
- She reluctantly concluded that the 1950s sexual culture was superior to the current one.
Abortion and De-Christianization
- Perry views casual attitudes towards abortion as "repaganization" and a rejection of Christian values.
- She believes the abortion debate reflects a broader struggle over de-Christianization in society.
Birth Control and Marriage
- While acknowledging the pill's individual usefulness, Perry questions its societal impact.
- She suggests the 1960s practice of restricting it to married women might have been the best approach.
