Gender Equality Isn’t What You Think (Here’s Why)
In this episode, I sit down with Richard Reeves to dive into his powerful book "Of Boys and Men," where we unpack why men are struggling in today’s world. From mental health to the evolving roles of fatherhood, we dig into the tough questions. Richard brings in some eye-opening data on education, employment, and how society’s expectations of men have shifted. This isn’t just about men vs. women — it’s about understanding the bigger picture and making space for real change.
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00:00 Introduction: Gender Issues in Leadership and Society
01:16 Welcoming Richard Reeves
01:26 Richard Reeves' Background and Focus
02:50 The Struggles of Boys and Men
04:45 The Importance of Non-Zero Sum Thinking
09:25 The Economic and Educational Shifts
11:19 The Role of Fathers in Modern Society
14:25 Men's Groups and Community Support
16:47 Funding and Research for Gender Equality
21:19 Political Perspectives on Gender Issues
25:03 Addressing the Issues: Education and Vocational Training
27:37 Advocating for Paid Leave and Addressing Men's Mental Health
28:20 The Crisis of Male Suicide and Mental Health
28:57 Gender Differences in Mental Health Solutions
30:29 Men's Health Strategy and Underdiagnosis Issues
32:13 The Gender Gap in Mental Health Professions
33:59 Communication Styles and Therapy Modalities
36:07 Male Bonding Through Activities
42:31 Exploring Risk and Gender Differences
49:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
ABOUT RICHARD REEVES
Richard V. Reeves is the founding president of the American Institute for Boys and Men (AIBM). Before founding AIBM in 2023, Reeves was a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. While at Brookings, he focused on policies related to economic inequality, racial justice, social mobility, and boys and men. Reeves is the author of several books, including “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to do About It” and “Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That is a Problem, and What to do About It.” Inspired by his own experiences as a father and policy expert, Richard founded AIBM to bring awareness to the challenges facing boys and men today and to develop evidence-based solutions.
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Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, fine artist and entrepreneur. Chase is cited as one of the most influential photographers of the past decade. As an entrepreneur, Chase created Best Camera - the world's first mobile photo app to share images direct to social networks - sparking the global photo sharing craze. He is currently the founder & CEO of CreativeLive, the world's largest live-streaming online education company, having delivered more than a billion minutes of free live education worldwide.