Comparing Social Disengagement Phenomena Among Young Men in Different Countries

The chapter delves into the rise of disengaged young men, known as 'herbivores' in Japan, and discusses how they are enabled by economic support from parents and technology, leading to prolonged states of resignation through various means. It analyzes the impact of intergenerational wealth transfer and the multiple pathways available for resignation in society, potentially resulting in disengagement among young men.