"The resistance of a woman is not always proof of her virtue, but more often of her experience." Minon de Lenclos (1620-1705) French society lady and wit "Tis strange what a man may do, and a woman yet think him an angel." Emile Gaboriau (1835-1873) French author, "Men make Gods, and women worship them." James G. Frazer (1854-1941) Scottish classicist, anthropologist
INTRODUCTION:
THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES
That's an old phrase up there, the battle of the sexes. Most people think of it as a joke. They're wrong. he sexes have been in a state of war for centuries, and in the last one, the men started losing. Since recorded history began, men have been warring against the elements, the environment and each other to make the world a better place ... for women. hink about it. Men don't need electric blankets. Men on't need arm protectors for their couches. Hell, men don't even need toilet seats. Why? Because we're men, damnit.
But women, women need every comfort imaginable. In the bathroom, all a guy needs is his razor, some soap, a towel and some toothpaste. Women need three drawers, two shelves and a closet full of crap—and that's just to take a dump. In the kitchen, all most guys need is a skillet, a sharp knife and some salt and pepper. Modern women can't cook unless they've got four hundred plug-in appliances, eighteen bins of utensils, two spice racks, two ovens, an extra sink and then someone else to do the cooking. More