Knock, knock. It's another episode about a book Joel and Naomi hate and aren't giving up on because we think flaking on things is uncool despite the impact discussing this is having on our sibling relationship and mental health. Only positive impacts, we swear.
In the second part of chapter 5 we explore Aaron/Myron's weird attempts to prove women have less romantic interest in men than men have in women. We look at his compelling evidence, which ranges from outdated data analyses without methodologies or sample sizes to...also outdated data analyses that disprove the very assertions he's trying to make. We also discuss the research behind what men and women look for on dating apps, his idea that women have uniquely unrealistic standards (something, he, as a 30-something man only pursuing 20-something women who will put up with his schtick would know nothing about), and his weird belief that tattoos make women less attractive. We guess we can add tattoos and piercing to the other 50 things women can't do if they want to uphold the so-called "Old Contract."
Joel cites a book about women's history in the US around the 45 minute mark and gets the title wrong. It is "America"s Women" by Gail Collins. Great read and something we may talk about on a later episode. Find a copy here.
We're not linking to places you can buy this book. Go support your local library.
This month we made a donation to a trans rights org supporting trans individuals fleeing states where their existence is being outlawed. There are a lot of groups doing good work like this: take a look at your community.
