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#698 - Mary Eberstadt - Did The Sexual Revolution Actually Benefit Women?

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#698 - Mary Eberstadt - Did The Sexual Revolution Actually Benefit Women? mentions Two Parents Advantage by Melissa Carney, The Decline of Males by Lionel Tiger, Adam and Eve After the Pill, and The Two-Parent Advantage by Melissa Carney with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Two Parents Advantage

Melissa Carney

I had Melissa Carney, who wrote the Two Parents Advantage on recently, and I think her book comes out today, actually, and it's causing all manner of…

The Decline of Males

Lionel Tiger

He was trying to understand what the sexual revolution did to men.

Adam and Eve After the Pill

Well, this is why I've spent two books trying to explain these paradoxes, books called Adam and Eve After the Pill and Adam and Eve After the Pill Re…

Guest: Mary Eberstadt

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Mary Eberstadt is a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and an author. We're told that more freedom is a good thing. That the more options and choices a person has, the better their life will be. With this in mind, the sexual revolution should have been one of the biggest improvements ever for women and their quality of life, but all might not be quite as rosy as it seems. Expect to learn who really benefitted from the sexual revolution, how the introduction of the pill increased the number of single mothers, where Mary thinks the newfound psychological fragility of young people is coming from, whether inventing hormonal birth control reduced or increased the number of abortions, why so many people are checking out of dating and much more...

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Two Parents Advantage

Melissa Carney

The host discusses the implications of fatherless homes on identity and social behavior, referencing Melissa Carney's…

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The Decline of Males

Lionel Tiger

The host references Lionel Tiger's book to explore the profound effects of the sexual revolution on men's roles in so…

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Adam and Eve After the Pill

The host discusses the paradoxical outcomes of the sexual revolution, particularly how the introduction of the birth…

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The Two-Parent Advantage

Melissa Carney

The host mentions 'The Two-Parent Advantage' to highlight the significant social science research indicating the risk…

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The conversation centers on effects of cohabitation.
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The strongest audience signal points to Parents and educators concerned about family dynamics and Sociologists and those interested in gender studies.

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Two Parents Advantage

Melissa Carney

Best for Parents and educators concerned about family dynamicsOften cited around impact of family structure

“The speaker mentions having Melissa Carney, who wrote the Two Parents Advantage, on recently, noting that her book comes out today and is causing a stir on Twitter.”

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Trigger: impact of family structure

For: Parents and educators concerned about family dynamics

Key quote: “I had Melissa Carney, who wrote the Two Parents Advantage on recently, and I think her book comes out today, actually, and it's causing all manner of a shitstorm on Twitter, which is just fantastic.”

The host discusses the implications of fatherless homes on identity and social behavior, referencing Melissa Carney's book 'Two Parents Advantage' to highlight the importance of family structure. The mention of the book serves to underscore the challenges faced by younger generations in navigating modern social dynamics without traditional role models.

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The Decline of Males

Lionel Tiger

Best for Sociologists and those interested in gender studiesOften cited around impact of contraception

“Lionel Tiger, who wrote a book in 1999 called The Decline of Males, was trying to understand what the sexual revolution did to men.”

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Trigger: impact of contraception

For: Sociologists and those interested in gender studies

Key quote: “He was trying to understand what the sexual revolution did to men.”

The host references Lionel Tiger's book to explore the profound effects of the sexual revolution on men's roles in society. Tiger's analysis highlights how the shift in reproductive control has altered traditional expectations and responsibilities for men.

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Adam and Eve After the Pill

Best for Individuals interested in the sociocultural effects of contraception and the sexual revolution.Often cited around sexual revolution impact

“It's really encouraging... when I published my first book, Adam and Eve After the Pill, on this subject, there was very little discussion outside religious circles.”

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Trigger: sexual revolution impact

For: Individuals interested in the sociocultural effects of contraception and the sexual revolution.

Key quote: “Well, this is why I've spent two books trying to explain these paradoxes, books called Adam and Eve After the Pill and Adam and Eve After the Pill Revisited, because it is a lot of paradoxical fallout.”

The host discusses the paradoxical outcomes of the sexual revolution, particularly how the introduction of the birth control pill has led to unintended consequences for women and families. They reference the book 'Adam and Eve After the Pill' to explore these complexities and challenge the prevailing narratives about the benefits of contraception.

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The Two-Parent Advantage

Melissa Carney

Best for policymakers and social scientistsOften cited around effects of cohabitation

“Melissa Carney's new book, The Two-Parent Advantage, looks at this through a policy wonk DC lens, right?”

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Trigger: effects of cohabitation

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Key quote: “the risks of cohabitation are very high.”

The host mentions 'The Two-Parent Advantage' to highlight the significant social science research indicating the risks associated with cohabitation, particularly for children. This book provides a policy-oriented perspective on the importance of stable family structures and the implications of the sexual revolution on modern relationships.

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He was trying to understand what the sexual revolution did to men.

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