Jong, Erica -- Fear of Flying (1973)

Dave — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:01:49 +0000

Men have always detested women’s gossip because they suspect the truth: their measurements are being taken and compared.

Erica Jong (b. 1942) American writer, poet
Fear of Flying (1973)
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Friedan, Betty -- Interview by David Sheff, Playboy (Sep 1992)

Dave — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:16:45 +0000

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).

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Jong, Erica -- Fear of Flying (1973)

Friedan, Betty -- Interview by David Sheff, Playboy (Sep 1992)