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Modern Wisdom
#698 - Mary Eberstadt - Did The Sexual Revolution Actually Benefit Women?
Oct 26, 2023
01:11:37
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Mary Eberstadt, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, discusses the unintended consequences of the sexual revolution, such as increased single motherhood and psychological fragility. The impact of contraception on abortion rates and cultural shifts in responsibility is explored. The negative effects on women, men, and children are discussed, including the reduction of men's traditional roles. The importance of nurturing and the negative impact of excessive screen use are examined. The podcast also analyzes the connection between the sexual revolution and identity politics.
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- The sexual revolution had unintended consequences, with divorce and abortion rates increasing instead of improving women's quality of life.
- The sexual revolution led to a devaluation of traditional male roles, a decrease in commitment and long-term relationships, and confusion around sexual identity and orientation.
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The Paradoxes of the Sexual Revolution
The sexual revolution promised more freedom and choice for women, but it may not have been as beneficial as expected. Despite the advent of reliable contraception and the ability to separate sex from procreation, the revolution led to unexpected consequences. Divorce rates and cohabitation increased instead of strengthening marriage. Abortion rates skyrocketed instead of decreasing. The shift in contraception made pregnancy solely a woman's problem, leading to increased abortion rates and a decline in shotgun weddings. Men were also affected, with their roles as protectors and providers diminished. The sexual revolution did not reduce men and women's happiness, with women now being less happy than men. It also led to increased feelings of loneliness and isolation, as people became unattached and disconnected from one another.
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