From this theoretical perspective, an important biological interest of women is to secure a high-quality male partner in a relationship. Alternatively, if a woman is already in a relationship with a male of lower perceived quality, her interest lies in ensuring he does not leave her for another woman.
This concern is shared by a large majority of women and forms the basis for female solidarity: the protection of common interests.
Consequently, some argue within this framework that women should form "trade unions."
Conventional trade unions are formed by workers who band together to protect their economic interests as wage earners.
These unions operate on two fronts: first, against employers who may seek cheaper alternatives (such as cheaper labor or technology), and second, against those who might provide such alternatives.
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Similarly, female "trade unions" (for example, of married women) would operate on two fronts: first, against men who may seek more exciting sexual encounters, and second, against the women who might provide them.
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Instead, interests shape ideas and ideologies, both for wage workers and for women.
For instance, opposition to immigrant workers often parallels opposition to "immigrant wives." It is predictable that solidarity groups of Western workers oppose the outsourcing of labor by Western companies to countries like Bangladesh, just as solidarity groups of Western women may oppose Western men seeking relationships with women in countries like Cambodia (a manifestation of the "you can't get it elsewhere" protectionist strategy).
Even child protection laws can be viewed through this specific lens as stemming from the same underlying logic of restricting competition.
The rationale is clear: if you ban oranges, bananas, melons, and pears, you will ensure the sale of your apples.