Of Boys and Men

Of Boys and Men focuses on the multifaceted challenges facing modern males, including mental health, education, the workforce, and societal expectations. It highlights the importance of gender-specific support systems, the impact of economic changes, and the critical role of relational skills in personal and professional contexts.

Mental Health Education Workforce and Employment Societal Expectations Gender Disparities Public Health Relationship Skills Economic Trends

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How men can be invaluable at the dance

125 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Relationships Mental health Gender Equality Parenting
  1. Relational skills are crucial for men in today's society, more than physical courage.
  2. In modern marriages, more egalitarian relationships require higher relational skills for negotiation and emotional intimacy.
  3. Developing relational skills is essential for men not just in personal relationships but also in the workplace where jobs are increasingly requiring social interaction.

The case for male spaces

202 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Gender Society Community Relationships Identity
  1. Male friendships require intentional effort and time commitment to grow and combat loneliness
  2. There is a need for more male spaces and organizations to support boys and men's social development
  3. The shift towards co-ed organizations may have unintended consequences on male relational skills and mental health

What Josh Hawley gets wrong about me

131 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Gender Studies Labor Market Political Economy Government Policy
  1. More men should be encouraged to work in HEAL professions like healthcare and education for a variety of reasons.
  2. It's important to address the gender disparities in occupations like health care and education to better serve clients and address labor shortages.
  3. Supporting opportunities for men in both blue-collar jobs and growing HEAL sectors is vital for a balanced workforce.
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The underreported rise in male suicide

129 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Public Health
  1. Boys and men are four times more likely to die by suicide, a fact that isn't commonly known.
  2. Male suicide rates have been on the rise, with a significant increase in 2021 especially among boys and young men.
  3. There isn't enough awareness or media coverage on the issue of male suicide, with public health agencies like the CDC not highlighting the gender disparity in suicide rates.

The math gap that's not what you think it is

77 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🚌 Education School Districts
  1. The gender gap in math isn't what many think it is; girls are actually ahead in reading and math.
  2. Lower-income and districts with more Black students show a gender gap favoring girls in math.
  3. Teachers have varying ways of grading, which can impact student outcomes and disparities.

A She-cession, then a He-cession, then just, a Recession.

19 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Issues Labor Market
  1. The pandemic-induced recession initially hit women's employment hardest, but male employment recovered slower.
  2. Female employment was impacted more due to job industries affected by the pandemic and increased childcare responsibilities.
  3. While women's participation rates bounced back, concerns arose over slower job recovery for middle-aged men, especially those who entered the job market during previous crises.