Quote by Florence King

During the feminist seventies men were caught between a rock and a hard-on; in the fathering eighties they are caught between good hugs and bad hugs.

During the feminist seventies men were caught between a rock

Summary

This quote humorously captures the changing dynamics in gender roles and expectations over time. In the feminist seventies, men faced the challenge of navigating the progress and empowerment of women, while also dealing with their own anxieties and insecurities. In the fathering eighties, the focus shifted towards embracing a more nurturing and involved approach to parenting. The reference to "good hugs and bad hugs" alludes to the complexities and contradictions men encounter in trying to fulfill these evolving roles and seeking to provide emotional support and physical affection in a socially acceptable manner.

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