Of Boys and Men

Of Boys and Men is a compelling work by renowned author Richard V. Reeves. Published by Swift Press in 2023, this book is a significant addition to the literary world. It's a profound exploration of the complex dynamics between boys and men, beautifully woven into a narrative that's both heart-rending and inspiring. Reeves, with his masterful storytelling, takes us on a journey that's as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates fine literature. Swift Press, known for their selection of impactful works, has once again delivered a book that's bound to leave a lasting impression.

A Book of the Year 2022 in The Economist and Daily Mail'One of the most important non-fiction books of the year' - Sunday TimesBoys are 50% more likely than girls to fail at all three key school subjects: maths, reading and scienceIn the US, the wages of most men are lower today than they were in 1979, while women's wages have risen across the boardIn the UK, suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45Boys are falling behind at school and college because the educational system is structed in ways that put them at a disadvantage. Men are struggling in the labour market because of an economic shift away from traditionally male jobs. And fathers are dislocated because the cultural role of family provider has been hollowed out. The male malaise is not the result of a mass psychological breakdown, but of deep structural challenges. Structural challenges require structural solutions, and this is what Richard V. Reeves proposes in Of Boys and Men - starting boys at school a year later than girls; getting more men into caring professions; rethinking the role of fatherhood outside of a nuclear family context. Feminism has done a huge amount of good in the world. We now need its corollary - a positive vision of masculinity that is compatible with gender equality.