Bare Marriage Episode 302: For the Love of Women feat. Dorothy Greco
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Oct 30, 2025 Dorothy Littell Greco, a journalist and author, dives deep into the pervasive nature of misogyny in her insightful discussion. She highlights how institutions like healthcare and the church continue to privilege men, often at women's expense. They tackle tough topics, like the dangerous link between male entitlement and sexual violence, and how everyday design fails to consider women. Greco also emphasizes the critical need for women in leadership and the importance of addressing systemic issues within Christian teachings and society for real change.
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Entitlement Drives Sexual Harm
- Entitlement fuels sexual violence by teaching men they deserve deference and sex on demand.
- That entitlement infantilizes men and prevents maturity and responsibility toward women's autonomy.
Nick's Marriage: Entitlement Framed As Godly
- Dorothy shares Nick's story of porn-fueled entitlement shaped by a narcissistic father and church teachings.
- He believed entitlement to sex was God-ordained, which prolonged abuse and delayed recovery.
Rebuild Sexual Trust Slowly
- Rebuilding trust after sexual coercion requires long-term confession, repentance, and sometimes abstinence.
- Don't rush forgiveness; allow time and consistent accountability before resuming sexual intimacy.
