Of Boys and Men
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Of Boys and Men
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Of Boys and Men
Acknowledged as one of the most significant non-fiction books of 2022 by The Economist and the Daily Mail, Of Boys and Men also earned high praise from the Sunday Times as 'one of the most important non-fiction books of the year'.
Consider the startling statistics: boys are 50% more likely than girls to fail in the key school subjects of maths, reading, and science. In the United States, the wages of the majority of men have declined since 1979, while women’s wages have experienced an increase. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, suicide stands as the leading cause of death for men under the age of 45.
Boys and young men are lagging behind in educational institutions largely due to systems that disadvantage them. Men struggle in the labour market as the economy shifts away from jobs traditionally held by males. Furthermore, fathers find themselves disoriented as the cultural expectation of the family provider erodes. These issues, Reeves argues, are not due to a widespread psychological crisis but are rooted in deeper structural challenges.
Reeves proposes several structural solutions to these pressing problems. He suggests starting boys at school a year later than girls to accommodate developmental differences. Additionally, he advocates for more men to enter caring professions and calls for a reevaluation of fatherhood roles beyond the traditional nuclear family framework.
Recognising the substantial progress made by feminism, Reeves stresses the need for a complementary positive vision of masculinity – one that promotes gender equality. His insightful propositions in Of Boys and Men offer a pathway to addressing the unique struggles faced by men and boys, advocating for societal changes that benefit all genders.
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Of Boys and Men by Richard V. Reeves is highly recommended by reviewers who describe it as an insightful and balanced exploration of the challenges facing boys and men today. The book eschews simplistic narratives about "toxic" masculinity and instead offers practical solutions to support positive masculinity and improve the lives of males across various domains. The thorough research and compassionate analysis provided by Reeves are praised as both timely and necessary for addressing pressing societal issues.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781800751033
Publisher: Swift Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Swift Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Richard Reeves is Senior Fellow in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution, in Washington D.C.. A transplanted Brit, his former roles include Director of Strategy to the Deputy Prime Minister, and Director of the think-tank Demos. In 2017, Politico magazine named Richard one of the top 50 thinkers in the U.S. for his work on class and inequality.
His most recent book, Dream Hoarders, was a 'Book of the Year' in The Economist and the Observer, and he is also the author of John Stuart Mill: Victorian Firebrand, which was shortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize.
A father to three sons, Richard lives with his family in Chevy Chase, Maryland, U.S.
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