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How Are 7 Million Unemployed Men Actually Surviving? - Nicholas Eberstadt

Chris Williamson

Nicholas Eberstadt reveals a hidden catastrophe in the United States: over seven million prime-age men (ages 25 to 54) are neither working nor looking for work, a figure that is four times larger than official unemployment statistics suggest because it excludes those who have stopped seeking employm …

What A Feminist Has To Say About Masculinity - Christine Emba

Chris Williamson

Christine Emba argues in her Washington Post article and subsequent discussion that a genuine crisis of masculinity exists, driven by significant structural shifts over the past few decades. She cites statistics showing that women now outnumber men in college enrollments, with men accounting for 70% …

Male Inequality & The Fall of Men - Richard Reeves

Chris Williamson

In this high-profile discussion, author Richard Reeves addresses the shifting cultural landscape surrounding conversations about men and boys, noting a significant decrease in skepticism over recent years that allowed his book to be endorsed by Barack Obama for the 2024 reading list. Reeves acknowle …