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A review by badbrad002
Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It by Richard V. Reeves
5.0
First & foremost, the author explicitly pushes-back on modern society's impulse of forcing a strict dichotomy: instead, he argues, we can advocate for the advancement of girls & women while simultaneously ensuring that boys & men are equipped to adapt to their changing roles and environments (which ultimately, impact girls & women). After all, they are intrinsically linked: we all live amongst and are affected by environments defined by each (both presently & in the future).
He also takes the time to show and explore how race and class exacerbate the effects and inequality of all. And that sensationalized 24hr news proliferates not so much a post-truth World, but one in which all sides sling stats --whether consciously or not, often deceptively-- that simply confirm their existing bias.
The traditional role of men --and therefore their intrinsic value-- as well as industries and job functions have dramatically changed within a short period, and without dedicated programs that acknowledge and address this, men will continue to flounder in apathy and stew in anger --which is liable to cause continued disruption and challenges to all of us. But there is a path forward, through progressive policies in education, job training, and social conditioning.
This feels like an important read for all --but especially if you've been entrusted to raise any person within these modern dynamics.
He also takes the time to show and explore how race and class exacerbate the effects and inequality of all. And that sensationalized 24hr news proliferates not so much a post-truth World, but one in which all sides sling stats --whether consciously or not, often deceptively-- that simply confirm their existing bias.
The traditional role of men --and therefore their intrinsic value-- as well as industries and job functions have dramatically changed within a short period, and without dedicated programs that acknowledge and address this, men will continue to flounder in apathy and stew in anger --which is liable to cause continued disruption and challenges to all of us. But there is a path forward, through progressive policies in education, job training, and social conditioning.
This feels like an important read for all --but especially if you've been entrusted to raise any person within these modern dynamics.