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FRIEDAN: There was a masculine mystique, too.
PLAYBOY: What was it?
FRIEDAN: Men had to be supermen: stoic, responsible meal tickets. Dominance is a burden. Most men who are honest will admit that.
Betty Friedan (1921–2006) American writer, feminist, activist
Interview by David Sheff,
Playboy (Sep 1992)
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Reprinted in Janann Sherman,
Interviews with Betty Friedan (2002).
Added on 24-Mar-22 | Last updated 24-Mar-22
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Topics: dominance, expectations, gender, machismo, masculinity, men, role
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HOBBES: Well, the important thing is that we tried our best.
CALVIN: The important thing is that we lost!
HOBBES: Oops, I always forget the purpose of competition is to divide people into winners and losers.
CALVIN: What’s the point of trying if you can’t be a winner?
Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
Calvin and Hobbes (1993-05-07)
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Added on 7-May-04 | Last updated 17-Jun-25
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Topics: competition, contest, dominance, effort, game, losers, trying, winners, winning
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