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Of Boys and Men

By: Richard V. Reeves
Narrated by: Richard V. Reeves
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Boys are 50% more likely than girls to fail at all three key school subjects: maths, reading and science.

In the US, the wages of most men are lower today than they were in 1979, while women's wages have risen across the board.

In the UK, suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45.

Boys are falling behind at school and college because the educational system is structed in ways that put them at a disadvantage. Men are struggling in the labour market because of an economic shift away from traditionally male jobs. And fathers are dislocated because the cultural role of family provider has been hollowed out. The male malaise is not the result of a mass psychological breakdown, but of deep structural challenges.

Structural challenges require structural solutions, and this is what Richard V. Reeves proposes in Of Boys and Men - starting boys at school a year later than girls; getting more men into caring professions; rethinking the role of fatherhood outside of a nuclear family context.

Feminism has done a huge amount of good in the world. We now need its corollary - a positive vision of masculinity that is compatible with gender equality.

©2022 Richard V. Reeves (P)2022 Swift Press Audio Gender Studies Social Sciences Equality Discrimination Social justice
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One of the only non-sexist positions on gender inequality I’ve ever heard. Very balanced, well researched and genuinely enlightening

A must listen, nuanced and pragmatic

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Finally, a well researched and communicated opinion on why young boys and men are struggling in the modern world and why feminism needs to pay attention for the benefit of everyone.

Eye opening for strong minded feminists

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Constructive and well researched exploration of modern masculinity I highly recommend this book for all feminists and those interested in gender equality

Accurate take of modern masculinity in crisis

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There's no ideal time to address the issues written in this book, however despite our current political climate Reeves displays a clear, empathetic and bipartisan assessment of the current issues faced by boys and men. Highly recommend, truly a fantastic read.

Fascinating and Important

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As someone with a son I felt it was my duty to understand this topic. This book does an amazing job at looking at the topic in a balanced way, investigating many facets around the topic whilst never discounting other groups and their issues. I found this book to be eye opening and valuable in deep discussions with my friends, which has made them purchase the book for themselves. A must read/listen. Also the narration by the author is great to listen to.

Eye opening, thorough and well researched.

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As a father of a daughter and a son who have been through the school system this book hits hard. There were endless promotions and events specifically for girls and absolutely nothing for boys.

Every parent should hear this

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A huge volume of data and statistics but an excellent discussion about a forgotten component to equality growth. Remember “helping men doesn’t have to mean hindering women”.

Insightful!

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A much needed book on the plight of men and the struggles faced by them both as children and as fathers

Very insightful

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I didn’t realise how American-centric this would be, unfortunately. He makes a lot of good points, albeit obvious ones, for anyone who has turned their minds to gender equality in recent years. Also - equating climate denialism with acknowledgement of the gender spectrum was a bridge too far for me.

Fine, but nothing new

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