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Male-Only Spaces: Encouraged Again?
The reintroduction of male-only spaces is being discussed as a solution to the issue of lack of female representation in places where decisions are made, as well as the problem of men losing all their friends in case of divorce. However, the idea of such spaces is controversial due to the perception that women gathering together is seen as transgressive now.
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Rory Sutherland discusses the results of a study he conducted in which people preferred dating someone with cancer over someone who had previously attempted suicide.
1:18:05 - 1:19:18 (01:13)
Summary
Rory Sutherland discusses the results of a study he conducted in which people preferred dating someone with cancer over someone who had previously attempted suicide. He argues that depression is not a precursor to suicide, but rather a defensive mechanism against it.
ChapterMale-Only Spaces: Encouraged Again?
Episode#570 - Helen Lewis - Investigating The World Of Modern Gurus
PodcastModern Wisdom
Participants in this podcast episode discuss the impact that spaces reserved only for men have had on society, from preventing women from advancing their careers to providing camaraderie for men facing life changes such as divorce or marriage.
1:19:18 - 1:24:28 (05:09)
Summary
Participants in this podcast episode discuss the impact that spaces reserved only for men have had on society, from preventing women from advancing their careers to providing camaraderie for men facing life changes such as divorce or marriage. They also explore whether there is still a role for male-only spaces in the 21st century, and if so, what form they should take.
ChapterMale-Only Spaces: Encouraged Again?
Episode#570 - Helen Lewis - Investigating The World Of Modern Gurus
PodcastModern Wisdom
The fear of men and the need to protect ourselves from male behavior is preventing women from enjoying mixed-sex drinking spaces, but it's important to acknowledge that only a small minority of men are committing the vast majority of offenses repeatedly.
1:24:28 - 1:25:45 (01:17)
Summary
The fear of men and the need to protect ourselves from male behavior is preventing women from enjoying mixed-sex drinking spaces, but it's important to acknowledge that only a small minority of men are committing the vast majority of offenses repeatedly.