The Seth Gruber Show The Hidden Government Plot That Birthed Feminism | Nancy Pearcey
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Sep 25, 2025 Dr. Nancy Pearcey, a bestselling author and cultural critic, dives into the cultural epidemic of fatherlessness and its ties to the feminist movement. She reveals how the Industrial Revolution marginalized fathers, leading to their invisibility in family roles. Pearcey also discusses the impact of the pandemic on fatherhood, showing that many men have reconnected with their families. With insights on societal views of masculinity and historical shifts in gender roles, she emphasizes that true masculinity starts at home, not in politics.
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Industrial Fatherlessness And Identity Crisis
- The Industrial Revolution pulled men out of the home into factories, fracturing the economic and emotional bond with their families.
- That 'industrial fatherlessness' created an identity crisis for boys and seeded long-term cultural portrayals of absent, weak fathers.
Rebuild Father-Son Connection At Home
- Reconnect fathers and sons by increasing fathers' daily presence and shared activities at home.
- Leverage remote work or schedule changes to prioritize childcare, schooling help, and family devotional time.
Pandemic Work-From-Home Reconnected A Dad
- A graduate student's husband worked from home during the pandemic and took over lunches, homeschooling help, and activities.
- He used saved commute time to pray with his wife and refuses to return to the cubicle.
