Serious question

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128. The Way We Never Were

The Way We Never Were, by Stephanie Cootz, was recommended to me by someone here. I've been listening to the audiobook. Data isn't up to date (2nd edition more than a decade old), but 'm finding it an interesting read.

The calls for a return to so called "traditional values," where man is head and master of an idyllic traditional family that serves him, certainly seem to be getting louder. Such nostalgia for a time that never actually was strikes me as a fantasy immature men cling to. A fantasy that brings to mind the 1971 essay "I want a wife." I re-read it a week ago or so. Great stuff. If it's been awhile for you too (or if you never read it) here it is:
https://www.thecut.com/2017/11/i-want-a-wife-by-judy-brady-syfers-new-york-mag-1971.html

And on the subject of family myths:
Here's a little run down of a few of them:
https://www.stephaniecoontz.com/node/388