The Suzanne Venker Show 136. Why Aren't Men Getting Married Anymore? And Where Have the Manly Men Gone?
Nov 9, 2021
Why are more men choosing to stay single? A recent Pew study reveals shifting gender dynamics, showing men are at a disadvantage in a world where women are outpacing them academically and professionally. The discussion also emphasizes the impact of father absence and single motherhood on male identity, contributing to a perceived crisis in masculinity. With a focus on negative cultural narratives surrounding men, the conversation calls for a reassessment of how society views masculinity and its role in relationships.
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Loss of Jobs Creates Gender Gap
- The loss of manufacturing jobs hit non-college educated men hardest, reducing their marriage prospects.
- Women now outpace men in college, skewing relationship dynamics since women prefer equal or higher status men.
Rise of Women, Demotion of Men
- Women's rise in education and social status coincides with men's demotion, creating tension.
- Society advanced women at men's expense instead of supporting both genders together.
Man's Email on Mixed Signals
- A 60-year-old divorced man wrote about feeling undervalued by women despite meeting them frequently.
- He described women wanting both equality and traditional roles, creating mixed expectations he finds confusing.