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Of Boys and Men

Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It

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Of Boys and Men

Written by: Richard V. Reeves
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A positive vision for masculinity in a postfeminist world

Boys and men are struggling. Profound economic and social changes of recent decades have many losing ground in the classroom, the workplace, and in the family. While the lives of women have changed, the lives of many men have remained the same or even worsened.

Our attitudes, our institutions, and our laws have failed to keep up. Conservative and progressive politicians, mired in their own ideological warfare, fail to provide thoughtful solutions.

The father of three sons, a journalist, and a Brookings Institution scholar, Richard V. Reeves has spent twenty-five years worrying about boys both at home and work. His new book, Of Boys and Men, tackles the complex and urgent crisis of boyhood and manhood.

Reeves looks at the structural challenges that face boys and men and offers fresh and innovative solutions that turn the page on the corrosive narrative that plagues this issue. Of Boys and Men argues that helping the other half of society does not mean giving up on the ideal of gender equality.

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Great book, well researched and presented really well. Will listen to again in the future. Gives you a great understanding of the problems men are facing today.

In depth look at a problem no one wants to talk about

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Brilliant. Insightful. Disturbing. Useful. Real. Everyone needs to engage in these complex questions about the future.

Timely

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An objective, non political look at the current situation of men. Things need to change, and it starts with reading this book.

Should be mandatory reading in high school

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An excellent overview of the topic, well research, clear explanations. Bravo! To be recommend to others, for sure!

A explanation of the reality, in totality!

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There is a lot of great information but as a father of two boys I was looking for a more granular to do list that I could help them with right now. It is a good overview and is good place to start. I would recommend the book to others

Good information

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