Intelligence Squared Why Modern Men Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It
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Nov 28, 2022 
Richard Reeves, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of "Boys and Men," dives into the struggles modern men face, from educational disparities to mental health crises. He advocates for a new model of masculinity that supports both women's rights and men's challenges. The discussion addresses the need for more Black male educators, the importance of redefining fatherhood, and how structural disadvantages impact men today. Reeves emphasizes collective action to create a fairer society for everyone.
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Kalamazoo Free College
- Kalamazoo, Michigan offers free college to high school graduates.
- This increased female college completion by 50%, but it had zero impact on male college completion.
Education Gap Timing
- The education gap between boys and girls starts early and widens during adolescence. Boys develop slower, especially in the prefrontal cortex responsible for future orientation.
Global Education Gap
- The education gap favoring girls exists in all advanced economies (OECD countries). This gap emerged recently and was previously masked by sexism.
