Of Boys and Men
- Author Richard V. Reeves
- Narrator Richard V. Reeves
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 27 September 2022
- Run Time 6 hours and 55 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Central / national / federal government policies, Gender studies, gender groups, Gender studies: men and boys, Society and culture: general.
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What to expect
A positive vision for masculinity in a postfeminist world
Boys and men are struggling. Profound economic and social changes of recent decades have many losing ground in the classroom, the workplace, and in the family. While the lives of women have changed, the lives of many men have remained the same or even worsened.
Our attitudes, our institutions, and our laws have failed to keep up. Conservative and progressive politicians, mired in their own ideological warfare, fail to provide thoughtful solutions.
The father of three sons, a journalist, and a Brookings Institution scholar, Richard V. Reeves has spent twenty-five years worrying about boys both at home and work. His new book, Of Boys and Men, tackles the complex and urgent crisis of boyhood and manhood.
Reeves looks at the structural challenges that face boys and men and offers fresh and innovative solutions that turn the page on the corrosive narrative that plagues this issue. Of Boys and Men argues that helping the other half of society does not mean giving up on the ideal of gender equality.
Critics Review
“A landmark. One of the most important books of the year.”
“Outstanding…Documents immense social and economic changes more effectively than anyone I’ve read.”
“He suggests practical, incremental reforms.”
“Reeves’s book…argues for a speedy response because the decline in the fortunes of present-day men—not only in comparison with women but in absolute terms—augurs so poorly for men several decades on.”
“Throughout most of Richard Reeves’ excellent new book, Of Boys and Men, I wasn’t just nodding along, I was foot-stomping. Too little has been written about the troubles of boys and men.”
“An authoritative overview of the problems faced by boys and men—and most importantly, bold ideas to solve them.”
“Offers real solutions to create a world that would be better for all of us, across the gender spectrum.”
“An analysis of the crisis among men and boys that adds more light than heat…A much-needed book.”
“A tour de force that replaces notions of toxic masculinity with evidence-based reasoning and reform.”
“Reeves argues for dispensing with the damaging narrative of ‘toxic’ masculinity and offers concrete suggestions for how to support boys and men.”
“Reminds us that the problem of male disaffection and underachievement is worsening and points to sensible, humane, and practical solutions.”
“Deftly navigates the minefield of the culture war over gender to give us the facts, the causes, and some surprising solutions…A powerful and important book.”
| Author | Richard V. Reeves |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Richard V. Reeves |
| Duration | 6 hours and 55 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9798212228138 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing |
| Genre | Central / national / federal government policies, Gender studies, gender groups, Gender studies: men and boys, Society and culture: general |
| Availability | US |
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