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America's Young Men Are Falling Behind—and Shifting Right

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Stagnation Breeds Isolation

The educational landscape for men reveals concerning stagnation, especially in college attendance and graduation rates compared to women. This stagnation correlates with an increase in young men aged 25 to 34 living with their parents, reaching record highs over the past decade. Moreover, young men without college degrees face diminished prospects for establishing families, independent living, and fulfilling careers, contributing to a significant rise in their alone time over the last twenty years. These trends highlight a pressing social issue that warrants further discussion.

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