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19 Jun 2025 · 2 h 27 min

Books from Deborah Frances-White, Louise Perry & Erica Komisar

“THE FEMINISM DEBATE: Is Feminism Betraying Women? The Hidden Risk Of Casual Sex!”

8 books mentioned

  1. Cover of Being There
    Guest's book

    Being There

    by Erica Komisar

    Erica Komisar · ~00:05:00 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of The Guilty Feminist
    Guest's book

    The Guilty Feminist

    by Deborah Frances-White

    Deborah Frances-White · ~00:06:46

    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of Six Conversations We're Scared to Have
    Guest's book

    Six Conversations We're Scared to Have

    by Deborah Frances-White

    Deborah Frances-White · ~00:06:46

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of The Case Against the Sexual Revolution
    Guest's book

    The Case Against the Sexual Revolution

    by Louise M. Perry

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:22:35 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  5. Cover of Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling
    Guest's book

    Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling

    by Erica Komisar

    Erica Komisar · ~00:27:29 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  6. Cover of The Care Dilemma
    Mentioned

    The Care Dilemma

    by David Goodhart

    Deborah Frances-White / Louise Perry / Erica Komisar · ~01:19:06

    Buy on Amazon
  7. Cover of The Two Income Trap
    Mentioned

    The Two Income Trap

    by Elizabeth Warren

    Deborah Frances-White / Louise Perry / Erica Komisar · ~01:28:34

    Buy on Amazon
  8. Cover of Feminism Against Progress
    Mentioned

    Feminism Against Progress

    by Mary Harrington

    Deborah Frances-White / Louise Perry / Erica Komisar · ~02:20:57

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Deborah Frances-White, Louise Perry, and Erica Komisar debate whether feminism has created unintended consequences for women. They discuss the psychological effects of casual sex, declining relationships, and parenting challenges. The conversation explores tensions between sexual freedom, emotional well-being, and societal expectations.

Talking points

  • Sexual revolution's impact on women
  • Hook-up culture and psychological toll
  • Rise of the manosphere
  • Economic changes affecting men
  • Early childhood attachment and daycare effects
  • Feminism's impact on motherhood and childcare policies
  • Hormonal differences in nurturing
  • Pornography's effect on society and gender roles