- The manipulated man book by Esther Vilar
- "The Manipulated Man" is a controversial book by Esther Vilar, first published in 1971. In the book, Vilar argues that women use their sexuality and the promise of companionship to manipulate men into providing for them, and that the traditional roles of men and women in society are harmful to both sexes. She asserts that women have no genuine interest in equality, but rather seek to dominate men, and encourages men to reject traditional gender roles and become more self-reliant. The book has been criticized for its sweeping generalizations about gender, but also praised for its critique of traditional gender roles and advocacy for individual freedom.