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U.S. Boys Face Masculinity Crisis Amid Rising Misogyny

5/14/2025

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Boys and young men in the U.S. are grappling with a troubling "crisis" of masculinity, as they lag behind academically and socially. Economic and educational trends increasingly favor girls, leaving boys feeling undervalued. The rise of misogyny and toxic masculinity, fueled by social media, deepens their challenges. Encouraging proactive behaviors could be key to reversing this trend.

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Story summary

Boys and young men in the U.S. are grappling with a troubling "crisis" of masculinity, as they lag behind academically and socially. Economic and educational trends increasingly favor girls, leaving boys feeling undervalued. The rise of misogyny and toxic masculinity, fueled by social media, deepens their challenges. Encouraging proactive behaviors could be key to reversing this trend.