Male Inequality: Why modern men are on the decline | Richard Reeves

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May 11, 2023

Richard Reeves, author of "Of Boys and Men" and recognized thinker on class and inequality, dives into the troubling decline of modern masculinity. He discusses how shifting societal norms have inadvertently sidelined men, exploring topics like the waning importance of marriage for women and its crucial role for men. Reeves highlights the struggles men face in education and mental health, urging a reevaluation of masculinity that harmonizes with modern gender equality while advocating for supportive relationships that encourage growth for both men and women.

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INSIGHT

Shifting Male Roles

Women act as sexual gatekeepers, historically shaping male traits.
Men are needed for genetic diversity and childcare, but their role has changed due to societal shifts.

INSIGHT

Importance of Fatherhood

Fatherhood is crucial and shapes men, but societal support is declining.
Societies must define positive masculinity in a gender-equal world, focusing on fatherhood and responsibility.

ANECDOTE

Ritualistic Scarification

Tom Bilyeu got a tattoo as a ritual marking his marriage commitment.
He views it as a personal rite of passage, signifying a permanent change in his life.

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We may have unintentionally swung the pendulum on women’s rights and equality in a way that is creating unforeseen consequences for men and boys.

We’re talking about male inequality and sorting through some of the biggest contributing factors affecting fathers, sons, husbands, and boyfriends. The mounting data is telling a story of women being able to live well without the need for men and in the absence of a well defined male role in our modern society, men are on the decline.

Males are struggling with education, agency, purpose, and seeing higher numbers of suicide.

Richard Reeves joins Tom Bilyeu to highlight some key points that we as a society must take into consideration as we decide how to move forward. Richard was named one of the top 50 thinkers in the US for his work on class and inequality. He’s also the author of the book, Of Boys and Men.

Disturbing factors Richard is underlining in this conversation includes:

Women no longer need marriage to survive and marriage is proving to be more important to men than women
Deinstitutionalization of masculinity in a cultural problem
Biology, culture, and the individual thrive together and not apart from one another

Check out Richard Reeves book, Of Boys and Men: https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Men-Modern-Struggling-Matters/dp/0815739877

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