The Andrew Klavan Show Ep. 1253 - The Great Feminization
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Oct 31, 2025 Steve Deace, author and podcaster known for his work on the film adaptation of his novel Nefarious, joins the conversation to explore compelling themes. They discuss how men seem to be reading less and why masculinity is depicted through antiheroes in literature. The conversation delves into the concept of 'The Great Feminization' and its effects on societal values, emphasizing the shift towards empathy over objectivity. Deace also shares behind-the-scenes insights from the film production of Nefarious, highlighting the challenges and miraculous moments they faced.
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Feminization Tied To Wokeness
- Andrew Klavan highlights Tyler Cowen/Helen Andrews' idea that rapid feminization of institutions produced today's woke norms.
- He links majority-female professions to valuing empathy, safety, and cohesion over competition and objectivity.
Purpose Loses Out To Niceness
- Klavan argues feminized institutions can shift an organization's telos from objective purpose to feelings and relationships.
- He warns this shift undermines rule-of-law disciplines that require impartiality and clear rules.
Remove Quotas; Hire For Merit
- Remove legal quotas and penalties that force numeric gender outcomes and instead hire by merit.
- Klavan endorses letting businesses choose candidates who best serve their purpose rather than meeting mandated gender targets.
