The authors are social theorists who have long studied the roots and consequences of inequality. Aug. 15, 2025 In the early years of the 20th century, America had a “boy problem.” Boys on the street, ...

Readers respond to an essay on the malaise among boys and young men in civic, familial and social life. To the Editor: Re “Boy Crisis of 2025, Meet ‘Boy Problem’ of the Early 1900s,” by Robert D.

Many parents have specific concerns when it comes to their sons and the internet, with access to explicit imagery and sextortion often topping the list. But researchers have been examining a different ...

Many people have felt the subtle pressure to be "man enough" or "woman enough" in the eyes of others. And research has shown this pressure can have personal and social consequences. When men feel ...