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Against Overgendering Harassment
The post criticizes the gendered framing of sexual harassment, presenting statistics on male victims and female perpetrators, and argues for a more balanced approach to the issue.
15 min read 2,309 words
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Essays on gender issues
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Scott Alexander critiques feminist stereotyping of nerds, arguing that nerds' social struggles are real and not simply male entitlement.
99 min read 15,219 words
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Book Review: On The Road
Scott Alexander critically reviews 'On the Road' by Jack Kerouac, highlighting its problematic glorification of irresponsible behavior and flawed philosophy.
25 min read 3,819 words
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Invisible Women
Scott Alexander explores the puzzling lack of GDP impact from women's significant entry into the workforce, considering various explanations and economic implications.
6 min read 853 words
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I do not understand “rape culture”
Scott Alexander critiques the concept of 'rape culture', arguing that society actually treats rape more seriously than many other crimes, contrary to what the term implies.
20 min read 2,995 words
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Arguments About Male Violence Prove Too Much
Scott Alexander argues that generalizing male violence to all men is problematic, drawing parallels with racist generalizations about crime.
23 min read 3,418 words