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America's Lost Boys and Me

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 6913 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Education Gender gap Psychological impact
  1. There is a concerning trend of young American men struggling with unemployment, education, and family stability, with statistics showing a significant decline in college attendance among males.
  2. Childhood instability and broken homes have a stronger impact on boys than girls, affecting factors like education, future earnings, and likelihood of incarceration. Stable and secure homes are crucial for children's success.
  3. Research findings emphasize the importance of a solid, two-parent home for a child's future, highlighting the need for positive male role models and guidance to help young men succeed academically and professionally.

My Car Crash Confirmed That the Absence of Female Crash Test Dummies Remains an Ongoing Health Hazard for Women

Ladyparts • 1977 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Women's Health Gender gap
  1. Car manufacturers have known for decades that cars are not designed for women, both for driving and surviving collisions.
  2. The absence of female crash test dummies remains an ongoing health hazard for women.
  3. The gender data gap in car safety has real-life consequences, as evident from personal experiences.

No, men’s views on policy haven’t really changed

Of Boys and Men • 99 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Voting Trends Gender gap Policy Analysis Political engagement Public Opinion
  1. Men's views on key issues have not changed much in the past two years. They generally care about the same topics as women.
  2. The gender gap in policy preferences is actually getting smaller. Men and women are aligning more closely on what they consider important.
  3. Even when they see issues like voting rights as important, men and women might have different reasons for why they care, reflecting broader cultural divisions rather than just policy differences.

Forecasting the College Enrollment Gender Gap

Data Taboo • 20 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🚌 Education Gender gap Predictive Modeling Societal Impact
  1. Male college enrollment has been declining relative to females, with significant historic changes in gender ratio.
  2. Learning outcomes like SAT scores and GPA are not driving the changing college enrollment gap.
  3. Changes in admission criteria, such as emphasizing GPA over standardized tests, have impacted male acceptance rates and enrollment.
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