Body Quote by Warren Farrell
“When a government requires a man to support a child he was tricked into creating, that government subsidizes fraud. No. It is worse than that: It subsidizes the woman using a man's body for 18-21 years without his consent.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Myth of Male Power by Warren Farrell, 1995
The quote argues that government policies that enforce child support can unintentionally enable exploitation of men’s bodies and consent over many years.
In simple terms: Government child‑support rules can exploit men.
Key Takeaway
Consider fairness in family law.
Themes
gender rights
government policy
bodily autonomy
Mood
critical
controversial
Type
political
ethical
social.
When to use this quote
- divorce settlements
- paternity testing
- policy reform
- public debate
- legal counseling
Key Concepts
consent
exploitation
legal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How should law balance responsibilities of both parents?
- What safeguards protect against exploitation?
A Different Perspective
The claim overlooks the woman's financial dependence and the child's welfare.
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