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Men at Work: Trends and Metrics - American Institute for Boys and Men Explore male workforce trends by race, age, and education with data on unemployment, participation, and earnings from BLS and CPS.

New Male Employment Data for July

The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.

Smartphone gambling is a disaster We aren’t meant to have a casino in our pockets.

Smartphone gambling has turned every phone into a casino in your pocket.

In a new commentary, Jonathan D. Cohen and Isaac Rose-Berman examine the mental health and social costs of gambling apps and provide recommendations for limiting harms.

Read here:

And, This is How The Left Fails Young Men with Richard Reeves Podcast Episode · This is Gavin Newsom · 07/30/2025 · 57m

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an EO today to help address the mental health crisis impacting boys and young men in his state.

AIBM President @richardreeves.bsky.social joins him on his podcast to discuss these issues and more:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Parents' Day & Evidence on the Role of Partnership. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Celebrating Parents' Day, this webinar features research around the vital role parents play in family health and economic potential. Professor Tamara McGavock (Grinnell College & University of Chicago) will present the impact of sharing household labor between parents and its influence on mental health. Dr. Richard Reeves (American Institute for Boys and Men) will discuss how fatherhood impacts boys and men facing challenges in school, work, and family life. 

On Monday at 1 PM ET, the University of Chicago’s Parents' Day webinar will look at how parents influence family health and economic potential.

Professor Tamara McGavock will present on shared household labor and mental health, and AIBM President Richard V. Reeves on the role of fatherhood.

Compared to married men, divorced men had almost three times greater odds of death from suicide. Separated men had an almost five times higher risk.

This data reflects the intense emotional challenges that can follow relationship breakdown.

Learn more: aibm.org/commentary/s...

All-boys schools: What do we know? All-boys schooling is back in focus as boys fall behind. Explore trends, research, and policies on single-sex education.

Two decades ago, the U.S. loosened Title IX to allow single-sex schools.

What does the research tell us about all-boys schools? Ben Smith outlines the highlights:

Separation leads to suicide among men: Lessons for practitioners Men face higher suicide risk after breakups. Pain, isolation, and shame play key roles. Targeted research, education, and support are crucial for prevention.

Suicide risk increases sharply for men after separation.

Our latest commentary by @michaeljwilson_ looks at what the data tells us and what can be done to offer better support during this time.

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Men in higher education: A national data tool Explore our new tool to track men's higher ed trends—enrollment, graduation, salary—by school and state.

How are men doing at your college or university?

Explore enrollment, graduation rates and earnings by institution:

Career ambitions in 9th grade already reflect sharp gender divides:

• 78% of students expecting HEAL careers are girls
• 61% of future STEM aspirants are boys
• Manual labor and protective service jobs skew 9:1 and 4:1 male

Full breakdown here: aibm.org/research/wha...

Men in higher education: A national data tool Explore our new tool to track men's higher ed trends—enrollment, graduation, salary—by school and state.

What’s going on with men in higher education across America?

We built a national data tool to explore key trends across schools, majors, and graduation rates.

Check out the interactive map:

What teens want to be: Gender differences in careers and majors Explore how teen career goals and college major choices differ by gender, revealing early divides in aspirations and educational paths.

What job do boys want at age 30?

About a third of 9th grade boys say they don't know, making them nearly 50% more likely than girls to be unsure (34% vs. 23%).

Full research brief:

Men in higher education: A national data tool Explore our new tool to track men's higher ed trends—enrollment, graduation, salary—by school and state.

Explore male enrollment, graduation, acceptance, and earnings data for colleges across the U.S.

Our new data tool provides a snapshot of men in higher education, available by state and institution:

Men at Work: Trends and Metrics - American Institute for Boys and Men Explore male workforce trends by race, age, and education with data on unemployment, participation, and earnings from BLS and CPS.

New Male Employment Data for June

The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.

The radical act of seeing Black men An insightful look into the lives of Black men, emphasizing dignity, strength, and the power of authentic expression.

In interviews with more than 50 Black men across backgrounds, ages, and professions, Jamie Milner heard two common hopes: to be seen without judgment, even in vulnerability, and to have a fair chance to reach their full potential.

Read the commentary:

Ninth grade boys are more likely than girls to say they don’t know what job they’ll have at age 30.

For girls, HEAL jobs are the top choice. Boys’ interests are more spread out.

Read more: aibm.org/research/what-teens-want-to-be-gender-differences-in-careers-and-majors/

What teens want to be: Gender differences in careers and majors Explore how teen career goals and college major choices differ by gender, revealing early divides in aspirations and educational paths.

What do 9th graders want to be when they grow up?

The most common answer from boys: “I don’t know.”

For girls: health, education, or literacy.

This early uncertainty shapes what they study in college—and what careers they pursue.

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Deaths from drowning: The facts Men have higher drowning rates—2 vs 0.6 per 100 k in 2023—across ages and races. Contributing factors may include risk-taking behavior, alcohol consumption and exposure.

Happy first day of summer! Before you jump in the water, here are a few things to know:

• Boys and men are at the highest risk of drowning
• It’s the top cause of death for kids under 5
• Males are 3 to 5 times more likely to drown across racial groups

Be safe and stay informed:

The radical act of seeing Black men An insightful look into the lives of Black men, emphasizing dignity, strength, and the power of authentic expression.

To mark #Juneteenth, we are happy to share a new commentary from storyteller and photographer Jaimie Milner.

In this piece, Milner explores how visibility and representation can shape cultural understanding.

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Should Boys Start Kindergarten a Year Later Than Girls? The idea, known as “redshirting,” has downsides, but proponents say it could help close a persistent gender gap in education.

Should boys start kindergarten a year later than girls?

A new article from @upshot.nytimes.com discusses the growing trend of redshirting boys due to slower early development.

Short-term gains are clear, but long-term benefits are less certain.

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Should Boys Start Kindergarten a Year Later Than Girls?

The idea, known as “redshirting,” has downsides, but proponents say it could help close a persistent gender gap in education.

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/u...

“Every dad matters to every kid.”

@richardreeves.bsky.social joins Dr. Becky to talk fatherhood, masculinity, and getting boys and fathers the support they need.

Watch on Good Inside: youtube.com/watch?v=DEkOs55vec4

A generation of lost men? The reality of NEET data Explore NEET trends and the rise of “lost men”—youth not in education, employment, or training—shaped by gender, race, disability, and more.

Which states have the highest share of young people not working or in school?

- Alaska has the top male NEET rate (20%)
- Oklahoma leads for women (18%)
- Nevada and Missouri show the biggest gender gaps, but in opposite directions

Learn more:

Men at Work: Trends and Metrics - American Institute for Boys and Men Explore male workforce trends by race, age, and education with data on unemployment, participation, and earnings from BLS and CPS.

New Male Employment Data for May

The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.

Boys, let’s talk about sex Comprehensive sex ed helps boys build healthy relationships, understand consent, and share responsibility. Why it matters—at school, at home, and beyond.

Some boys say the only sex-related advice they receive is:

- “Be safe.”
- “Don’t get anyone pregnant.”

In many places, detailed conversations or formal education about sex, identity, and relationships are limited. But boys benefit from accurate, age-appropriate information—at school and at home.

Boys Are Playing Less Sports, and Losing Out Personal Perspective: Much more is at stake than winning or losing when boys miss out on the life-shaping lessons found on the playing field.

Boys are playing less sports.

"The downward trend among boys is disheartening, especially as it’s more pronounced among low-income youth, according to a report from the American Institute for Boys and Men (AIBM)."

Read the latest from Jett Stone:

Men's Health Month: Why it matters Too many men are slipping through the cracks. Richard V. Reeves explains why men’s health and mental health matters for everyone.

Too many men are slipping through the cracks.

This #MensHealthMonth, AIBM President Richard V. Reeves explains why improving men’s health is urgent—for men, families, and society.

Watch the full video:

Six Facts on Men’s Health Men face significant health challenges. Compared to women, men have a lower life expectancy, higher COVID-19 mortality rates, and are four times more likely to…

June is #MensHealthMonth and #MensMentalHealthMonth.

Men on average live shorter lives, have higher rates of suicide, and face high overdose rates .

Acknowledging these disparities is an important step toward better outcomes for everyone.

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A generation of lost men? The reality of NEET data Explore NEET trends and the rise of “lost men”—youth not in education, employment, or training—shaped by gender, race, disability, and more.

Some young men aren’t in school or working, and are often labeled as “NEET” (not in education, employment, or training).

In 2024:
• 32% are job-seeking
• 17% have a disability
• 3% are parents
• 53% are none of the above

Learn more in our latest research brief:

Boys, let’s talk about sex Comprehensive sex ed helps boys build healthy relationships, understand consent, and share responsibility. Why it matters—at school, at home, and beyond.

When it comes to sex education, boys are often left behind or misunderstood. Open dialogue helps build respect, consent, and healthier futures for boys and men.

Read our latest commentary by Christopher Pepper: aibm.org/commentary/b...

Fatherhood - Moms First The Future of Fatherhood Summit, hosted by Moms First and Equimundo, will bring together policymakers, dads, moms, researchers, business leaders, cultural icons, and advocates to explore modern fatherhood from every angle — at home, at work, in policy, and in our culture.

The Future of Fatherhood Summit, hosted by Moms First and Equimundo, takes place June 5 in NYC.

Policymakers, parents, researchers, and advocates will explore modern fatherhood in policy, at work, and in culture.

Learn more or RSVP to attend in person or for the livestream here: