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Of Boys and Men: new challenges for gender equality

This event addresses some of the important issues facing men and boys in our society today and puts forward a positive vision of masculinity that is compatible with gender equality.
This event addresses some of the important issues facing men and boys in our society today and puts forward a positive vision of masculinity that is compatible with gender equality.
Thursday 23 March 2023 | 1 hour 24 minutes 33 seconds
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Boys in OECD countries are 50% more likely than girls to fail at all three key school subjects: maths, literacy, and science. Meanwhile, suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. Profound economic and social changes of recent decades have left many men at a disadvantage in these areas. Many previous attempts to treat this condition have made the same fatal mistake - of viewing the problems of men as a problem with men. In his new book, Richard V Reeves explores how the male malaise is the result of deep structural challenges and societal issues. Richard draws on a careful analysis of social, economic, and demographic trends; current discussions on gender in psychology, public policy, economics and sociology; as well as on interviews with men and women, girls and boys. In particular, he examines the worrying signs that males are less responsive to social programs and policies intended to promote economic mobility.