Of Boys and Men
Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It
Richard Reeves explores the growing gap in boys and men engaging in family, education and community. Using data and research, he explores changes in societal expectations, employment trajectories, family structure, education policy and much more that have led to this growing international problem. Being one of the few and first to dive into this complex issue, he offers suggestions for bringing awareness to the problem and early policy ideas to address the impacts that arise when a group is not engaged in the systems that serve them.
Check out The Ford Family Foundation’s report brief: Supporting Rural Students in Oregon: Male College Enrollment and Completion
Author: Richard Reeves
Year of Publishing: 2022
Number of Pages: 256
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Reviews
SChannell (verified owner) –
Our country is experiencing a crisis with boyhood and manhood. This book explains how to have a more positive perspective and focuses on solutions on how to create a more equal world.
Dana Goodale (verified owner) –
In my professional role I support youth and young adults through their academic career. This book was so helpful in providing some insight into different developmental stages, and how to work with and support young men to be their best selves.
mingomom (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed reading this book. From the author’s perspective, you learn an insight that you wouldn’t normally or typically think about from a day to day basis. This book offers viewpoints we don’t necessarily know about and explains the changes we are seeing with the hardships young men are facing, which I honestly had no idea about. Highly recommended.
jsweetland (verified owner) –
Very interesting read.
Alex Garcia (verified owner) –
This book gives an interesting perspective through the author. The book highlights the areas males are struggling and experiencing hardships in.
abear (verified owner) –
Very good read.
FFFbooks123 (verified owner) –
I think this book reads differently for men & women due to our respective perspectives. Outlining that, it is a very helpful book which details the struggles men face today. Reeves is farther to the left than I am, but it is encouraging to read someone from a different end of the political spectrum taking our current societal crisis seriously.
Jenny Nunn (verified owner) –
Ordered on audio book and listened to it the car. Definitely empowers me at my job and in my home with my son to see what boys and men face daily and how their gender affects their view on life and relationships.
Wrayyth (verified owner) –
It is very nice to struggle in the world witnessing challenges and have your concerns, fears, and frustrations validated. This book had me mentally connecting dots in my experiences and learning ways to support those in my life who are seeing these challenges and worse.
mevers (verified owner) –
As an educator, this book elevated my concern for young men in my classes. I am now more aware of specific needs and ways in which I can support and encourage them. Most importantly I want to advocate for them in the HEAL professions!
Ninamont (verified owner) –
Different topic, but he approach it in the correct way.
Lisa Olsen (verified owner) –
Interesting book about challenges for today’s men and boys that provides a perspective beyond the polarized political discussions of today. The suggestions include developmentally appropriate education and moving men into fields that utilize empathy.
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