Plain English with Derek Thompson Why America Has a Crisis of Masculinity
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Sep 23, 2022 
Richard Reeves, a Brookings Institution scholar and author of 'Of Boys and Men,' dives into the crisis of masculinity in America, highlighting that men represent less than 40% of new college graduates while facing alarming rates of overdose and gun violence. He discusses the gender gap in education and labor force, and how progressive visions of masculinity can be redefined. Reeves also explores the shifting roles of fatherhood and the widening political divide, emphasizing a need for an inclusive dialogue around men's challenges today.
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The Gender Gap in American Politics
- A gender gap in American politics has emerged since 1980, with male voters abandoning the Democratic Party.
- Liberals struggle to offer a positive vision of masculinity, while figures like Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson do.
The Crisis of American Men
- American men face a crisis, despite the legacy of patriarchy, evidenced by high dropout rates, overdoses, and gun violence.
- This struggle is tied to defining masculinity in the modern age.
The Two-Sided Nature of Gender Inequality
- While women face inequalities like the wage gap and lack of venture capital funding, men also struggle.
- Progress in gender equality allows for discussing inequalities affecting both genders.
