Author: The Boys Initiative

It’s Their Classmates Who Are Putting Boys Off Reading

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By Nick Morrison – Forbes 02/26/2020 “… Researchers said the findings suggested teachers should confront gender stereotypes in the classroom, as well as tailor classroom texts to boys’ interests and encourage fathers to read to their sons. …” Read the entire article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2020/02/26/its-their-classmates-who-are-putting-boys-off-reading/#7269dc9771fc

UMass Study: Exposure To Household Chemicals Linked To Autistic Traits

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By Karen Brown – New England Public Radio 02/24/2020 “… The study found that babies exposed in the womb to higher concentrations of those chemicals were more likely to develop autistic traits, like social impairment. But in the study of 600 children, the autism link was only present with boys — and it went away READ MORE

Few Teen Boys at Risk for HIV Get Tested

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By Robert Preidt – U.S. News 02/11/2020 “… Too few teenage boys at risk for HIV infection are tested for the AIDS-causing virus in the United States, researchers say. And this contributes to the growing epidemic of undiagnosed HIV in the nation. …” Read the entire article: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-02-11/few-teen-boys-at-risk-for-hiv-get-tested

Big boys don’t cry. But sadbois do.

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By Yannie Hoang – USC Annenberg Media 02/14/2020 “… Sadboi music appeals to young men of this generation because this popular, new trend allows them to openly express their emotions. However, sadboi music cannot function as a healthy, long-term solution. …” Read the entire article: http://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2020/02/15/big-boys-dont-cry-but-sadbois-do/

The study from the University of Queensland debunks the myth that boys or girls run in the family

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By Kiersten Willis -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 02/19/2020 “… Researchers from the University of Queensland have conducted a study published in the scientific journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B. It analyzed of the population of Sweden since 1932 and debunked the myth that having all boys or all girls runs in the family. …” Read the READ MORE

‘Boys exhibiting inattention-hyperactivity at higher risk of traumatic brain injuries’

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By Dev Discourse 02/20/2020 “… According to a new study led by researchers at McGill University, boys exhibiting inattention-hyperactivity at the age of ten have a higher risk for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in adolescence and adulthood. …” Read the entire article: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/health/881823-boys-exhibiting-inattention-hyperactivity-at-higher-risk-of-traumatic-brain-injuries

Ohio State among universities targeted over bias against men

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By Jennifer Smola – Canton Rep 02/20/2020 “… Ohio State University has adjusted gender specifications for a number of programs and scholarships after a complaint alleged they illegally discriminated against males. …” Read the entire article: https://www.cantonrep.com/news/20200220/ohio-state-among-universities-targeted-over-bias-against-men/1  

Sex trafficking affects males too, and a Denton charity wants to help

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By Dallas Morning News 02/10/2020 “… In 2008, the Department of Justice studied commercial sexual exploitation of children in New York City. That report found 53.5% were male, 42% were female and 4.5% were transgender. The precise number of men and boys sold for sex is impossible to reach, but regardless how high the number READ MORE