Tuesday, January 17, 2012

"We're becoming the men we wanted to marry" -- Gloria Steinem

All the Single Ladies   
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2011/11/all-the-single-ladies/8654/?single_page=true

Recent years have seen an explosion of male joblessness and a steep decline in men’s life prospects that have disrupted the “romantic market” in ways that narrow a marriage-minded woman’s options: increasingly, her choice is between deadbeats (whose numbers are rising) and playboys (whose power is growing). But this strange state of affairs also presents an opportunity: as the economy evolves, it’s time to embrace new ideas about romance and family—and to acknowledge the end of “traditional” marriage as society’s highest ideal

Brilliant!

Long article, but good read.  So much I could reply to but no time tonight.  Just wanted to quick share this, Maybe I'll find a chance to expound a bit in the coming days :)

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