What ‘The Future Is Female’ Has Meant for Men

《未来属于女性》对男性的意义

Old School with Shilo Brooks

2026-06-18

57 分钟
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For decades, the fight for gender equality has squarely focused on lifting women up—in the workplace, politics, and beyond. But according to Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, it’s the men who now need support.  From childhood, boys are falling behind in school. Men are trailing women in college completion by an even wider margin than existed (in the opposite direction) when Title IX became law in 1972. They also die by suicide about four times more often, with especially troubling increases among younger men over the past two decades. In this episode, Reeves sits down with Shilo Brooks to discuss why the struggles facing boys and men have become politically impossible to discuss, why they need to stop hearing that “the future is female” and that their masculinity is “toxic,” and what the specific policies are that he believes will help them.  Old School is proudly brought to you by the Jack Miller Center. If you believe in the importance of civic education and want to help prepare the next generation to carry on our democracy, join us at JackMillerCenter.org. Become a paid subscriber to The Free Press today to enjoy exclusive bonus episodes and reduced ads. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Hey y'all, Shiloh here.

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  • Hey y'all, today I'm speaking to Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men.

  • His latest book is all about why modern men are struggling and what to do about it.

  • This is Old School.

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