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Why Young Men Are Falling Even Further Behind

2025-08-27 Science & Technology
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Analyzing the Decline: Why Young Men Are Falling Behind

Discover the systemic shifts and educational disparities causing young men to trail their predecessors and female peers across key life metrics. Learn the concrete steps experts suggest to reverse this concerning trend now.

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  • Young men are lagging behind previous generations in absolute terms across education, career readiness, and social connection.
  • Rapid cultural changes, economic shifts away from manual labor, and educational structure adjustments contribute to male disadvantage.
  • Data indicates significant drops in male friendship rates, higher rates of young men living at home, and lower college attainment.
  • Implementing early intervention, male-friendly mental health support, and targeted changes in teacher recruitment can help stabilize the trajectory for boys.
  • The discussion must address male struggles without assuming antagonism toward women, requiring focused compassion and resources.

This segment examines why young men currently face systemic disadvantages in education, employment, and social integration compared to past male generations and current female cohorts. Experts propose solutions focusing on early childhood literacy, revised schooling timelines, and targeted support systems to restore male purpose and stability in modern society.

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Go to https://brilliant.org/coldfusion for 30-day free trial + 20% off! For as long as society has existed, it's always been a given that men had an advantage by simply just being male. But in the past 5 years or so, things have changed, and changed fast. These days many young men find themselves falling further behind in a surprisingly diverse set of ways. In this episode we explore why this is happening and what some solutions could be. Watch or listen to ColdFusion on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YEwCKoRz8fEDqheXB6UJ1 ColdFusion Music: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdFusionmusic http://burnwater.bandcamp.com Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mF5T-F3r5g-gPL0kQUjR2IFcFvr_2b2Vnh6l_T4MRTw/edit?usp=drivesdk Get my book: http://bit.ly/NewThinkingbook ColdFusion Socials: https://discord.gg/coldfusion https://facebook.com/ColdFusionTV https://twitter.com/ColdFusion_TV https://instagram.com/coldfusiontv Created by: Dagogo Altraide Producers: Tawsif Akkas, Dagogo Altraide

Top Comments (10)

@mandaloin 2025-08-27

I was a loser in my 20s living with my mom, so I decided to do something about it. I joined the Army and did 6 years in cyber security. I got out with bad joints and sleeping problems and I can't find a single job. Now I'm back living with my mom as a loser in my 30s

9.2k 328 replies
@marioex497 2025-08-27

This won’t be fixed because it doesn’t increase next quarter’s earnings

5.8k 56 replies
@TookAHikeNowWhat 2025-08-27

Male buying power has decreased by magnitudes, yet expectations have remained the same.

3.0k 48 replies
@Taurian_ 2025-08-27

Thank you for focusing on the solutions in this video. I initially clicked on it to hate-watch it, but now I’m going to look up tutoring opportunities in my area. I want to be part of the change we need.

3.0k 61 replies
@Hyboriaan 2025-08-27

Society has created a paradox where men are needed and hated at the same time...

2.3k 77 replies
@delanorrosey4730 2025-08-27

Society didn't deserve me at my best and has no right to shame me when I'm at my worst.

2.2k 67 replies
@shortstraw4 2025-08-29

"Young men are falling behind. Women most impacted."

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@laxmannate07 2025-08-27

“You will own nothing and be happy” Well one of those things is true.

799 13 replies
@eduard60 2025-08-30

I'm 34. I gave up on having a family, but what I really miss is friendship.

237 11 replies
@joemachine4714 2025-09-05

Colleges aren't just biased against young men, they're downright hostile.

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