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Digging Deeper into the Challenges Facing Young Men Today

Boys, Barriers & the Burden of Masculinity.

I recently caught up with Dr Alex Blower, the founder of Boys’ Impact and a leading advocate for addressing the unique challenges young men face in todays world. Alex kindly joined me for this brilliant second episode of the Student Outcomes Podcast.

I’m delighted to be able to share this conversation with you all and I can’t wait for you to hear it. In this episode, Alex shares his insights drawn from his decades of personal and professional experience. He discusses how societal expectations, limited support structures and a lack of positive role models leave working-class boys and young men facing an uphill struggle.

This is a really inspired discussion about the educational inequalities and challenges young men face. Particularly in the context of masculinity and mental health. We touched on the impact of harmful tropes about masculinity which have remained unchanged for decades and how these stereotypes compound educational challenges, as well as what we action we need to take.

Listen now and explore the challenges young men face, such as…

• The systemic issues hindering young men’s prospects and outcomes
• Strategies to build self-worth and purpose among boys and young men
• Practical steps to strengthen support systems in education and beyond

Alex is, in my humble opinion, the leading ‘boys’ expert’ in this space. This episode is truly a must-listen for anyone committed to shaping a more supportive environment for young men.

Click below to check out the full episode. Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify.