#178 Why Our Boys Are Struggling, Reframing Toxic Masculinity & Creating a New Script for Manhood with Richard Reeves

My guest today is British author and Brookings Institute scholar Richard Reeves. Richard's latest book Of Boys and Men explores the reality of what is happening with our men and boys in the education system, workplace and home environment. I wanted to have this conversation with Richard because as a woman who has benefited so much from the women's equality movement and title nine I was curious if it was possible for our society To elevate all of its members simultaneously. I have three daughters, Richard has three sons and our observations of what they experience is almost polar opposite. In so many wonderful ways we have changed the script, the only thing left to do is to figure out how to rewrite the new one for men and boys. I found his book a compelling argument for trying to figure out how exactly we all can do that. Enjoy Timestamps: Writing Of Boys and Men [00:08:40] It’s Not Just About Men-Women [00:11:54] The Need for Male Teachers [00:23:09] Immature (Not Toxic) Masculinity [00:29:42] Changes in the Labor Market [00:37:28] Men and their Mental Health [00:42:16] Youth Transitioning to Adulthood [00:45:50] Crime and Suicide [00:49:27] A Whole Chapter That Didn’t Make It to the Book [00:51:10] Redefining the Internal Reward System [00:55:52] It’s Always About Humanity [01:02:10] Connect with Gabby @gabbyreece | Linktree For the full show notes visit gabriellereece.com The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices