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The Problems of Boys and Men in Today's America (with Richard Reeves)

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Addressing Gender Disparities in Education

This chapter examines the broader implications of Title IX on gender equality in education, focusing on the developmental differences between boys and girls. It discusses the evolution of the American education system, highlighting how current practices may inadvertently favor girls, while boys face significant challenges. The conversation emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of boys' behaviors and the potential pitfalls of mislabeling their natural tendencies as problematic within an inflexible educational framework.

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