Posts about social issues and gender roles, including dating, marriage, and family.
The past quarter-century has been an extraordinarily stable period for the economy (as we accumulated debt to maintain growth). With only two recessions since 1982, both mild and brief, we’ve forgotten what recessions are like. So we get analysis like this: “Mancession Continues: Male-Female Jobless Rate at Historic Levels, Higher Than Last Two Recessions“, Mark …
Sometimes articles in the news raise questions about the changes occurring in our society. Evolution in action, mostly without reflection or analysis. This post looks at the changing role of women in combat. While not unique in history, it is unusual. All I have are questions. If you have answers or references, please post them …
Summary: Yesterday’s post examined the evidence that women are outperforming men in college, and some opinions about the reasons for this — and the implications. Many interesting theories were mentioned, most or all of which probably play a role. However I believe there are deeper factors at work. The moral basis for men’s role in our society …
A better answer to “why women outperform men in college?” Read More »
This will be one of the greatest social science experiments ever conducted. After WWII nations tested free markets vs. government-dominated systems. Europe, North America, and East Asia using variants of the former. The red block, Africa, and Latin America using variants of the latter. The results were clear, and the world changed. Now we’re testing …
Women dominate the ranks of college graduates. What’s the effect on America? Read More »
Summary: one of the most important and least discussed changes in the nature of warfare is who does the fighting. Women and children acting as soldiers are not unknown in the past, but never with such a large and increasing role. Their participation changes the very nature of war, with effects today we can only …
The Real Revolution in Military Affairs (it’s not what you think) Read More »
