The Realignment

296 | Richard Reeves: Why Modern Boys and Men Are Struggling and What to Do About It

Oct 6, 2022
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INSIGHT

Boys And Men Face New, Real Problems

  • Recent social and economic changes have created genuine areas of concern for boys and men in education, work, and family life.
  • These problems are especially acute for working-class and Black males and deserve focused attention.
ADVICE

Pair Policy With Cultural Change

  • Don't delegate cultural change about masculinity solely to politicians; communities and families must act too.
  • Use policy to support culture, but also push cultural shifts from schools, families, and local institutions.
ADVICE

Pilot Delayed School Start For Boys

  • Pilot differential school entry or delayed start for younger boys rather than imposing a nationwide rule.
  • Evaluate outcomes and scale only after careful local trials where gaps are largest.
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