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Young Boys, Societal Shifting, Violence, and New Mental Health Concerns
Significant global shifts in boys and young men are prompting serious conversations and heightened awareness of these mental health changes.
The world is waking up to significant cultural shifts that have had a profound impact on boys and young men growing up. Callous influencers are reportedly causing a crisis among young men, sparking debate on toxic masculinity and incels. Within this group of boys and men, crimes previously unthought of by young boys are increasingly making headlines worldwide, and society is asking, “Why?”
A recent Gallup poll, using aggregated data from 2023 and 2024, found that 25% of American men between the ages of 15 and 34 reported feeling very lonely the day before. This is far higher than the national average of 18% and the total for young women, which is likewise 18%. Is this related to what we are experiencing in the manosphere?
One question is, “What does the manosphere mean?” Are enough of us conversant to know what the term means and how it has impacted various aspects of our lives, including culture, law, and politics?
The word “manosphere” describes the vast network of anti-feminist websites, blogs, and forums that spread messages of male superiority and sexism. It promotes the unacceptability of emotions (see…
