Despite men being the dominant ones in our culture, more boys are falling behind. According to Claire Miller of the New York Times, “They graduate from high school and attend college at lower rates than girls and are more likely to get in trouble, which can hurt them when they enter the job market.” The reason for this Miller explains, is that boys are sensitive to disadvantage. As society shames boys who show emotion, things like growing up in poverty and not having a father around really takes a toll on young men.
At a very young age, boys are told “act like a man,” and “men don’t cry.” Jeff Knoblich, a school counselor says that this makes boys suffer and project aggressive behaviors. These aggressive behaviors lead to early suspensions,
At a very young age, boys are told “act like a man,” and “men don’t cry.” Jeff Knoblich, a school counselor says that this makes boys suffer and project aggressive behaviors. These aggressive behaviors lead to early suspensions,