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The "Natural Order" of Dating
- The authors of "The Rules" argue there's a "natural order" where men pursue women.
- This concept is used to justify their restrictive dating advice, despite changing social norms.
The Hat Anecdote
- In the 1920s, a joke circulated about a man visiting a woman who was wearing a hat.
- This signifies the shift in dating norms, from parlor visits to going out, amusing people at the time.
Shift in Dating Dynamics
- Industrialization, cars, and mass media shifted dating from a private, female-controlled activity to a public one dominated by men.
- This led to codified gender inequality, where men assumed control and women acted as dependents.