I think on of the major elements that often gets left out of this debate is the cultural shifts related to changing attitudes in society--the ease of divorce, the sexual revolution and its impact on both men and women -- but also a really hard, honest look at how the creation of the birth control pill and more reliable contraceptives ope…
I think on of the major elements that often gets left out of this debate is the cultural shifts related to changing attitudes in society--the ease of divorce, the sexual revolution and its impact on both men and women -- but also a really hard, honest look at how the creation of the birth control pill and more reliable contraceptives opened many doors for changes in those cultural attitudes. I'd suggest Mary Eberstadt's book "Adam and Eve After the Pill". She has many good essays that, even if you vehemently disagree, still prompt excellent reflection.
I disagree that everything about this solidly comes down to just changing economics. All issues re more complicated than they seem on the surface.
I think on of the major elements that often gets left out of this debate is the cultural shifts related to changing attitudes in society--the ease of divorce, the sexual revolution and its impact on both men and women -- but also a really hard, honest look at how the creation of the birth control pill and more reliable contraceptives opened many doors for changes in those cultural attitudes. I'd suggest Mary Eberstadt's book "Adam and Eve After the Pill". She has many good essays that, even if you vehemently disagree, still prompt excellent reflection.
I disagree that everything about this solidly comes down to just changing economics. All issues re more complicated than they seem on the surface.