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The Bigger Gender Gap in Education
13:16 - 20:42 (07:26)
Despite girls and women catching up with boys and men in educational attainment, the gender gap in higher education has grown wider than it was 50 years ago. The education system is structured in favor of women and girls, as it rewards certain behaviors that boys are less likely to exhibit at critical ages.
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A discussion of the current state of men and the various views on why they are facing challenges, including the perspectives of the progressive left and populist right.
13:16 - 16:51 (03:35)
Summary
A discussion of the current state of men and the various views on why they are facing challenges, including the perspectives of the progressive left and populist right.
ChapterThe Bigger Gender Gap in Education
Episode#537 - Richard Reeves - Does Anyone Care About Men's Struggles?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The gender gap in education has flipped, with women outperforming men in higher education.
16:51 - 20:42 (03:50)
Summary
The gender gap in education has flipped, with women outperforming men in higher education. This can be attributed to the education system being structured in favor of rewarding behaviors that girls tend to excel in, such as planning and organization, and also due to the prefrontal cortex being responsible for important factors like turning in homework.