The conversation surrounding the struggles of young men has been intensified by the Netflix drama 'Adolescence', revealing a crisis of masculinity. However, statistics show that girls are not guaranteed better outcomes, with research indicating both genders are facing unprecedented pressures. While boys trail behind in educational performance and job prospects, the challenges girls face, particularly around safety and disillusionment in education, have garnered less attention. Rachel de Souza warns against framing this issue as a competition between the genders, urging focus on collective improvements for all children.
'We can't pit boys against girls, because these are shared issues for every child,' said Rachel de Souza, emphasizing that both boys and girls face similar pressures.
The Lost Boys report highlights that girls outperform boys academically and that young men aged 16-24 face higher unemployment rates, compounding the crisis.
According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, women's earnings significantly drop after motherhood, contrasting starkly with men's earnings, which remain stable despite similar life changes.
Reports indicate that while there are clear discussions surrounding the crises young men face, the underlying challenges for young women remain less acknowledged.
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