"Because political victories are not what’s important for intimate connections. What is politically true is not remotely worked out between men and women.” The problem here is the victories or conquests we imagine don’t necessarily work in private life; they don’t translate directly into happiness or ease. Illuminating this everyday disconnect, this rippling subterranean anxiety, is the true strength of The End of Men. - end of FT's article.
So there is a need for another modus operandi for men... According to Rosini they are usually used to conflicting situations which does not translate well in private life. But aren't they versed in compartmentalization? It is an intesessting angle and bit of generalisation as if only Mad men type of men exist in this world. It could be equally true for women that wear trousers, no? They too would not know how to have an intimate non-conflicting relationship...
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