#444 - Mary Harrington - Modern Society Is Failing Men &amp; Women

Louise Perry

She's got a book coming out called The Case Against the Sexual Revolution, which is a feminist critique of the sexual revolution, which she argues ve…

Mary Harrington

If I can shamelessly plug that here, it's called feminism against progress.

I found a very telling detail the same year that Hayek was arguing about the spontaneous, about the markets just, you know, the spontaneous order of…

Guest: Mary Harrington

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Mary Harrington is a writer and contributing editor at UnHerd. It's hard to say that either men or women have a firm place to stand right now. The age-old wisdom which both groups traditionally relied on is out of the window and we're now TikTok dancing our way through an existential apocalypse where Girlbosses and Men Going Their Own Way battle it out for nihilistic supremacy. I wanted Mary to help me conduct a post-mortem. Expect to learn why the porn you start out watching is going to lead you down a dark rabbit hole, how the introduction of the pill lead to fewer weddings and more awkward situations for women, why men need their own spaces back, what Mary thinks about the pornification of everything, why young girls are developing tourettes from TikTok and much more...

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Louise Perry

The host mentions Louise Perry's book to highlight a feminist perspective that critiques the sexual revolution, argui…

Mary Harrington

The host discusses the concept of a 'war on relationships' and its implications for interpersonal connections, partic…

The host mentions Hayek to illustrate the concept of spontaneous order in markets and to draw a parallel with the uni…

Wendell Berry

The host references Wendell Berry to illustrate the profound societal changes brought about by the sexual revolution,…

Andrea Dworkin

The host references Andrea Dworkin to illustrate the contrasting views on the consequences of the sexual revolution a…

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Louise Perry

Best for Individuals interested in feminist theory and gender studiesOften cited around feminist critique of norms

“Louise Perry's book critiques the sexual revolution from a feminist perspective, arguing it has been a disaster for women based on evolutionary psychology.”

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Trigger: feminist critique of norms

For: Individuals interested in feminist theory and gender studies

Key quote: “She's got a book coming out called The Case Against the Sexual Revolution, which is a feminist critique of the sexual revolution, which she argues very cogently from evolutionary psychology amongst other things, has been a disaster for women.”

The host mentions Louise Perry's book to highlight a feminist perspective that critiques the sexual revolution, arguing that it has had negative consequences for women. The discussion emphasizes the differences between men and women and how these differences should inform societal norms and expectations.

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Mary Harrington

Best for Readers interested in social dynamics and relationshipsOften cited around war on relationships

“The speaker mentions they are writing a book chapter for a book titled 'feminism against progress', which is expected to come out towards the end of the year.”

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Trigger: war on relationships

For: Readers interested in social dynamics and relationships

Key quote: “If I can shamelessly plug that here, it's called feminism against progress.”

The host discusses the concept of a 'war on relationships' and its implications for interpersonal connections, particularly between men and women. They mention the book 'Feminism Against Progress' as a work that explores these themes in depth, indicating its relevance to the current societal dynamics.

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Best for Listeners interested in societal change and economic theoryOften cited around sexual revolution implications

“I found a very telling detail the same year that Hayek was arguing about the spontaneous, about the markets just, you know, the spontaneous order of markets.”

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Trigger: sexual revolution implications

For: Listeners interested in societal change and economic theory

Key quote: “I found a very telling detail the same year that Hayek was arguing about the spontaneous, about the markets just, you know, the spontaneous order of markets.”

The host mentions Hayek to illustrate the concept of spontaneous order in markets and to draw a parallel with the unintended consequences of the sexual revolution. This comparison highlights the complexities and externalities that arise from significant societal changes, similar to those discussed by Hayek regarding economic systems.

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Wendell Berry

Best for Individuals interested in societal change and cultural critiquesOften cited around sexual revolution consequences

“Wendell Berry, the American writer, describes the consequences of the sexual revolution as being a kind of industrialization of sex.”

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Trigger: sexual revolution consequences

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Key quote: “Wendell Berry, the American writer, describes the consequences of the sexual revolution as being a kind of industrialization of sex.”

The host references Wendell Berry to illustrate the profound societal changes brought about by the sexual revolution, likening its impact to that of the industrial revolution. Berry's perspective on the industrialization of sex highlights the shift in sexual intimacy towards a market-driven model, prompting deeper reflection on its implications.

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Andrea Dworkin

Best for Individuals interested in feminist theory and the implications of the sexual revolution.Often cited around sexual revolution and markets

“the first anti-pornography conference, organized by Andrea Dworkin in New York.”

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Trigger: sexual revolution and markets

For: Individuals interested in feminist theory and the implications of the sexual revolution.

Key quote: “What was the first, was also the first anti-pornography conference, organized by Andrea Dworkin in New York.”

The host references Andrea Dworkin to illustrate the contrasting views on the consequences of the sexual revolution and the commercialization of sex. Dworkin's anti-pornography stance is presented as a critical counterpoint to the idea of markets as self-organizing forces.

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The Case Against the Sexual Revolution

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She's got a book coming out called The Case Against the Sexual Revolution, which is a feminist critique of the sexual revolution, which she argues ve…

feminism against progress

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If I can shamelessly plug that here, it's called feminism against progress.

Hayek

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