Very good book. I have read it.hardheadjarhead said:Warren Farrell, in his "The Myth of Male Power," points out that American men don't quite have it as easy as its cracked up to be.
I think the statistics have slightly improved since his writings. There are more women now working. I think this also reflects the rise in deaths of women from stress, approaching that of men.hardheadjarhead said:At the time he wrote it, about fifteen years ago, men were the prime victims... They die on the job in high risk occupations. They commit suicide in far greater rates than women.
I don't feel emasculization either. The fellow who started the thread may have chosen the wrong word. I would have called the feminization of America.hardheadjarhead said:But emasculization? I agree with Robert. I'm not feeling too neutered...
Yes the image of dumb and strong. Another words a big oaf. I disagree.hardheadjarhead said:As for men in commercials appearing boorish, comical dunces...well...maybe we are. But we're also portrayed as the heroes in most movies...and while Sigourney Weaver and Leslie Hamilton have redefined women's roles somewhat in action flicks, we still control the field.