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The Privileged Sex Paperback – May 18, 2013

by Martin van Creveld (Author)

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Ever since Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique back in 1963, all of us have been told that women are discriminated against, oppressed, exploited, and abused by men. The barrage of accusations is intense, relentless, and seems to have neither beginning nor end. But are the charges true? Do women really have a worse time of it than men? This volume, one of the very few in any language, takes on these questions head on. Roaming far and wide, it examines many aspects of the problem as it has presented itself from the time of ancient Egypt right down to today’s most advanced Western societies. To anyone accustomed to the tsunami of feminist claims and complaints, the answers will come as a surprise.

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"As a woman one would like to hit this macho on the mouth, but nevertheless he is worth listening to… In saying that the roles of the sexes are less flexible than Western society commonly believes, he may be right after all." A. Barth, Der Spiegel

"Martin van Creveld has written a work that is rich in facts, provocative, and easy to read. It reviews the relationship between women and war in both myth and history. It offers plenty of material for discussion, and not by feminists alone." M. Mantzke, Das Parlement

"Van Creveld has unhesitatingly put his finger on many sore points—he can be sure many will be screaming at him in anger. As they say, though, "many enemies, much honor." Ruf, Dresdner Neueste nachrichten.

“[Van] Creveld presents lots of material to base his thesis on. And look, history suddenly assumes a completely different face from the one (radical) feminists have tried to make us believe in. Many well-liked clichés concerning the exploitation and oppression of women turn out to have no foundation, whereas others were invented for political-ideological reasons.” InkulturA-online.

Want to discover what is actually happening with men and women now and did happen throughout history? Latch onto a copy of The Privileged Sex by Martin van Creveld, an astonishingly learned polymath…. Any serious thinker on these matters will have to consult van Creveld for an honestly clear insight into the matter of sex and why and how it matters." Prof. Lionel Tiger, Minding the Campus.

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Prof. Emeritus Martin van Creveld of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is one of the world's best- known experts on military history and strategy. His interest in women's history and feminism dates back to the early 1990s when he testified in front of the Presidential Commission on the Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces. One of the outcomes of his research in the field is the present volume. Previously published in Germany and in Brazil, in both countries it made the cover of leading news magazines. Currently it is being translated into Dutch as well.

Paperback: 310 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (May 18, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1484983122
ISBN-13: 978-1484983126
Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 0.8 x 9.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 28 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #383,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3801 in Books > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources

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April 26, 2018

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Well researched and accurate explanation of how we got here and the fallacies that certain people and the media rely on in order to support their own narrow, hurtful and at times dangerous points of view. Very detailed but an easy and enlightening read that reveals both the biological, psychological and societal causes that allowed the privileged sex to evolve. This is not a pro-male or a anti-woman book, just a balanced look at the situation.

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that he was looking for the best argument, and not interested arriving at some predetermined ...

August 15, 2016

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Martin van Creveld's "The Privileged Sex" is an academic look at the rapidly changing way that women interact and participate in the world by an expert military historian and analyst.

I saw this book as Dr Van Creveld's search for his own and personal answer to the question. The book is written as an a fairly low-key academic review rather than as a document directed at convincing the reader of the author's conclusions. Additionally, the book is one of several written by the Dr Van Creveld in his effort to understand the rapidly changing ways that women participate in the world.

Van Creveld's conclusions might be considered revisionist to some. Frankly, I had the feeling in reading him, that he was looking for the best argument, and not interested arriving at some predetermined conclusion.

I would recommend this book to those interested in reading the account of a well respected and well known academic who has studied and written about many aspects of history for many decades.

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A brilliant and controversial insight into the popular myth of women's ...

February 3, 2016

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A brilliant and controversial insight into the popular myth of women's historical oppression, a line so pushed as received wisdom in today's world that one almost dare not question it for fear of being called "misogynist." A must-read for any free-thinker and questioner, rebel, rascal, troublemaker and hard-line skeptic. Martin van Creveld is thorough and his writing style is accessible. My only lamentation with the book is that it is not more thorough, but that can be forgiven, as all of his claims are cited, including accusations of myth-making and his refutations of those myths.

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A much needed scholarly approach to the true history of gender relations

November 13, 2013

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Martin van Creveld really put together a masterpiece with this book and I'd say this is the best book on the subject of men's issues that I've ever read. What sets this book apart is that it examines the feminist movement's claim that the average woman before the first wave feminist movement was treated like a slave compared to men. This is the central defense that the feminist movement has when demonizing men as a whole and because so many books and leaders revolving around the men's issues movement leave this claim unexamined or unchallenged the feminists usually score an easy victory in debates on the topic. Not so after reading this book! He goes all the way back to ancient Greece to examine the treatment of women back then and journey's to ancient Egypt to Rome and to the modern day. The book is so relevant that it's hard to even believe this book is over 13 years old. I would recommend this book to anyone questioning the hyperbolic claims of the feminist movement because it will give you a firm grounding moving forward and because it provides the most concrete sources I've seen out of any book on the subject. The book was so good I bought a copy and sent it to a friend who is also questioning the rampant lies told about men these days. I would really like to see Mr. Creveld write another book on the topic because we have seen the feminist movement pick up the pace the past decade. This is a 5 star book so pick it up you won't be disappointed.

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Just Buy it. Life Changing

July 28, 2014

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This is one of the most engaging books on history I have ever read. I opened to a random page by accident and ended up reading the book cover to cover. This is one of the most engaging books on history and society that I have every read. This is a rare life changing book that challenges the myths, falsehoods and contradictions which underlay western culture.

Just buy it and open to a random page.

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EMPIRICAL, ORIGINAL AND INTERESTING

June 28, 2013

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Based on research that is both empirical and broad, this book takes an original and interesting look at its topic.
Moreover, Professor van Creveld has written a synergetic book that is greater than the sum of its parts.
One by one, the myths woven by feminists over the last few decades are torn to pieces.
The author shows that discrimination has always existed and will continue to exists. However, this discrimination works not against women but in their favor.
This is not a matter of opinion but of facts that are systematically investigated and put together.
Not only does the book show that the radical feminist demands for "equality" are based on lies, but it also points out that, the more demands that are raised, the more women lose their privileged status.
It is because of feminism that present-day women have to work harder, die earlier, and suffer from various diseases that used to affect only men.
Another outstanding characteristic of the book is the author's courage in standing up for the truth in a world awash with feminist propaganda that describes men as exploitative, aggressive, violent and patriarchal. Those who have read Professor van Creveld's other works, which deal with military history, will not be surprised to find an empirical, well-organized, profound, revolutionary and objective volume.
Order, read, think, and internalize.

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Excellent. Wish there were more stars to give it

February 21, 2016

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Utterly comprehensive. Excellent. Wish there were more stars to give it.

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is brilliant. I have myself essayed the issue from a ...

October 15, 2016

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Having previously—to my dismay—not known of Professor Creveld, I found myself devouring his The Privileged Sex, which I have now finished. Bravo! What he does with the culture of complaint, and with complaining feminists in particular, is brilliant. I have myself essayed the issue from a literary standpoint in The Lesbian Lyre: Reclaiming Sappho for the 21st Century (Clairview 2016)—which is to say, "reclaiming" Sappho from the (radical) feminists. My only regret is that I did not know of Creveld's work before mine went to press. I look very much forward to reading others of his works.

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