Chapter
The Birth of the Pill
1:36:54 - 1:43:51 (06:56)
This episode discusses the invention and impact of the birth control pill on society, including changing attitudes towards sex, marriage, and family dynamics.
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The rise of casual sex culture and the pill in the 1960s changed the landscape of sexual relationships, but it also unintentionally led to an increase in unwanted pregnancies due to a higher number of total hookups.
1:36:54 - 1:42:17 (05:22)
Contraception
Summary
The rise of casual sex culture and the pill in the 1960s changed the landscape of sexual relationships, but it also unintentionally led to an increase in unwanted pregnancies due to a higher number of total hookups. Feminist arguments against the pill go further than just its effects on libido and attraction.
ChapterThe Birth of the Pill
Episode#596 - Mary Harrington - Feminism Is No Longer Helping Women
PodcastModern Wisdom
The focus on individual happiness has led to less stable marriages and a higher divorce rate.
1:42:17 - 1:43:51 (01:34)
Marriage
Summary
The focus on individual happiness has led to less stable marriages and a higher divorce rate. Instead, we need to shift towards a presumption in favor of stability and embrace post-romantic marriage by finding ways to increase solidarity between the sexes.