Modern Ways

Taking Sides - Men, Women and the Shifting Social Agenda`

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Author:  Bettina Arndt

 

Overview and Themes
The book is a collection of Arndt's writings, primarily previously published in Australian newspapers, that critique contemporary social issues through the lens of changing gender roles.
  • Gender Relations: Arndt examines the "gender wars" in various settings, from classrooms to the workplace, questioning whether modern social agendas have created a divide rather than mutual understanding.
  • Men's Issues: A significant portion of the work is dedicated to the men's movement and the silencing of male perspectives in public discourse.
  • Sexual Dynamics: She discusses topics such as sexual consent, infidelity, pornography, and the changing expectations of sexual intimacy within relationships.
  • Family and Work: The book questions traditional structures, including whether "wives are still necessary" and the impact of shifting workplace rules on domestic life.

Author: Bettina Arndt
Format: Paperback, 1 pages
Published: 1995, Random House Australia, Australia
Genre: Unclassifiable: no BIC

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Author:  Bettina Arndt

 

Overview and Themes
The book is a collection of Arndt's writings, primarily previously published in Australian newspapers, that critique contemporary social issues through the lens of changing gender roles.
  • Gender Relations: Arndt examines the "gender wars" in various settings, from classrooms to the workplace, questioning whether modern social agendas have created a divide rather than mutual understanding.
  • Men's Issues: A significant portion of the work is dedicated to the men's movement and the silencing of male perspectives in public discourse.
  • Sexual Dynamics: She discusses topics such as sexual consent, infidelity, pornography, and the changing expectations of sexual intimacy within relationships.
  • Family and Work: The book questions traditional structures, including whether "wives are still necessary" and the impact of shifting workplace rules on domestic life.