Young boys are reportedly falling behind their female peers—in more ways than one. According to The New York Times, young girls are earning better grades, getting suspended less, and enrolling in college at much higher rates than male peers. And while young men used to outnumber women in the workforce and in higher education, those roles have flipped—today, 89% of 25-54-years-old men are in the labor force, down from 94% in 1975 and 78% of women in that age group are working, up from 55% in 1975. Mental health has a growing gap as well, as suicide rates among young men have jumped significantly in recent years. Experts say shifting social norms, changes in the economy, and outdated support systems are all part of the problem. (NYT)
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