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Society Suffering the Results of Radical Feminism

Domenick J. Maglio, Ph.D. Neo-Traditionalist

In an article by Sam Roberts, entitled “These Days, More Americans Are Choosing Not To Say ‘I Do’, that ran in the New York Times on October 15, 2006, he says “ Married couples, whose numbers have been declining for decades as a proportion of U.S. households, have finally slipped into a minority according to an analysis of census figures.”

The radical feminists have reached a milestone in their relentless assault on marriage that started in the 1960s counter culture revolution. These subtle to blatant attacks from Archie Bunker and Homer Simpson to ads where the man is always the butt of the joke, have worked. Many, if not most Americans, accept it as a cultural fact “that marriage is an antiquated institution without much merit and that the majority of males, one half of the population, should be targets of ridicule.” This feminist tactic of divide and conquer dominates the media. They continue to spew anti-male and anti-marriage propaganda.

The latest blitz of this dissatisfied cult comes in the form of an email. Just Google “Apples and Wine” and instantly it will appear. This “joke” sends a message that women need to demean men to turn them into good husbands. The email reads: “Men are like a fine wine. They begin as grapes and it’s up to women to stomp the crap out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.”

The effect of this thinking and eventual behavior will result in even more rapid decline of men willing to commit or remain in a marriage.

The flaw in the strategy of punishing of all males for the abuse and obnoxious behavior of some is to create an environment where men are unwilling to make the sacrifices necessary to be good husbands and fathers. Changing the culture from men believing women should be submissive to women stomping men into compliant, sensitive pussycats has backfired.

Many men are not marrying, are not performing their duties as providers and disciplinarians. If they do finally marry the woman’s patronizing attitude makes divorce attractive. Today men and women have unconsciously been affected by this feminist campaign.

The evidence of belittling men is overwhelmingly disastrous for children, the family and the entire society. Children with no fathers or absentee fathers are more apt to drop out of school, join gangs, use drugs, have more mental and criminal problems and increased illegitimate births.

When children are hurting, our society will eventually pay the price.

To reverse the spiral of destruction of our children and family we must insist on cleansing our culture that continues to be poisoned in the culture war. In the same manner we eradicated our culture of racial, ethnic and sexist jokes against females, we must do the same for males and marriage. We must return to the Judeo-Christian concept that cherishes and honors each other. Read this and pass it on to your loved ones.

My wife of forty-one years received that email quoted above, which disturbed her enough to rewrite it as the following.

“Women are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. Some men don't want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they just take the rotten apples from the ground that aren't as good, but easy.   The apples at the top sometimes wonder if something is wrong with them, when in reality, they're amazing. They just have to wait for the right man- amazing in his own right- to come along, the one who's brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree.  They are the two who together will continue to rise to the absolute topmost of the tree and even soar in the clouds. It is their togetherness that allows it.   A man is like a fine silver vase (make sure it is pure silver not “silver plated” or pewter ) put in your home by God. It is the woman’s responsibility to care for the vase. Always protect the vase from becoming tarnished. Never speak badly about the vase to others or do bad deeds yourself. Keep the vase well cared for and polished and on a high shelf. Realize that there are many vases more expensive and well made, but what makes this one special is that it is yours. Always encourage it and protect it from falling. Help the vase to rise to the top shelf. After many years of care you will notice when you shine the wonderful silver vase you can see your own reflection in it.”

People who know the secret of love and happiness should counter the angry and hysterical feminists who are demolishing the traditional path that has brought us to greatness. This cultural revisionism is hurting all of us who care about America.