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Re:Men not at work: Why so many men aged 25 to 54 are not wo... by J-dawg on Sunday March 05, 2017 @01:26PM (#13797522)
>Make it sexy to be a poet, writer, singer, househusband, whatever, derive personal/interpersonal value from something other than a career.

I would dearly love to believe this is possible, but I fear it's not. I don't think (most) women are capable of overcoming their programming to seek a high-status provider.

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Re:Men not at work: Why so many men aged 25 to 54 are not wo... by Frondo on Sunday March 05, 2017 @01:55PM (#13797752)
Really? I give women more credit than that.

For the first time in how many centuries, they don't have to be chained to some dud with a good job, and they're figuring out what they want.

Good poetry? Being a good househusband? There's going to be quality in that.

World's changing, and you can't get away being a schlub just cause you've got a good job anymore. I say bring it.

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Re:Men not at work: Why so many men aged 25 to 54 are not wo... by Nomentatus on Sunday March 05, 2017 @02:52PM (#13798147)
If the prestige were great enough, maybe (and good luck with that.) Now add in the extraordinary reluctance of most women to date men shorter than they are.
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