Tag: boys
Reality Check: Boys are languishing academically, while girls are soaring
An excerpt from: How to Make School Better for Boys CHRISTINA HOFF SOMMERS In the U.S., a powerful network of women’s groups works ceaselessly to protect and promote what it sees as female interest. But there is no counterpart working…
45 women’s colleges vs. 3 for men?
I feel this exchange says everything about modern feminism. What happens when a political movement becomes the very thing it fought against? When the movement is part of the establishment, then what? MARTIN: Speaking of Simmons – and if you’re…
The rise of women does not require the fall of men
I read a great article by Christina Hoff Sommers recently. I think it points out many things we choose to ignore. Read the full article HERE As one critic told me recently, the classroom is no more rigged against boys…
Dads Weigh In On Why Boys Fall Behind
Host Michel Martin continues the conversation about why boys fall behind in school. She speaks with a group of parents and experts: author Christina Hoff Sommers, New York University education professor Pedro Noguera, University of Virginia Dean Bob Pianta, and…
Manhood & Anger – What Dads Can Teach
In a recent post in Psychology Today , Mark Banschick, M.D wrote a great explanation of the connection between fathers and sons and why fathers are needed. Single parenthood is not easy for fathers or mothers. The notion of choosing single parenthood…
