By Selim Algar – New York Post 02/18/2019 “…The city’s proposed new admissions plan for its elite specialized high schools will take a punishing toll on boys, critics charge. …” Read the entire article: https://nypost.com/2019/02/18/parents-say-citys-new-admissions-plans-will-hurt-boys-more-than-girls/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Author: The Boys Initiative
Feminism is creating opportunities for girls. But that about our boys?
By Sarah Stankorb – The Washington Post 02/26/2019 “…We are busy fighting to create a message of “You can be whatever you want” for our daughters, but we are not pushing for the same as vocally for our sons. …” Read the entire article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/02/26/feminism-is-creating-opportunities-girls-what-about-our-boys/?utm_term=.07eb2ea91ab5 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Identical triplets torn apart for sick science experiment in harrowing documentary
By Ailbhe MacMahon – Daily Star 03/01/2019 “… Throughout childhood, the triplets — who were adopted by three families in the early sixties — were unaware of their brothers’ existence. …” Read the entire article: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz-tv/hot-tv/762887/channel-4-documentary-sick-shocking-science-triplets-three-identical-strangers The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Why divorce affects boys more than girls
By Steve Doughty – Iol 02/18/2019 “…But now a major new study has confirmed that they suffer more emotional problems than other children – with boys’ behaviour particularly badly affected. …” Read the entire article: https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/family/parenting/why-divorce-affects-boys-more-than-girls-18848980?fbclid=IwAR0yyrdjJpHyJeVVXOYJLlKG-_bAHsp9klTnbq80nb_dJYPhhrSCWyxgm_g The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
“People don’t look out for the signs of anorexia among boys and men – I want to change that”
By Charlotte Dobson – Manchester Evening News 02/25/2019 “…Samuel Pollen developed an eating disorder when he was 12-years-old. Now he’s written a novel informed by his experience…” Read the entire article: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/people-dont-look-out-signs-15867171 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Significant gender gap in number completing college courses
By Carl O’Brien – The Irish Times 02/14/2019 “…High drop-out rates are a major issue for young men, especially those studying computing courses in institutes of technology. Almost 60 per cent of these students failed to complete these courses at ordinary degree or higher certificate level. ..” Read the entire article: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/significant-gender-gap-in-number-completing-college-courses-1.3792769 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
As our lifestyles become more sedentary, unfit teen boys find themselves at real risk of chronic illness
By Health 24 02/25/2019 “… A study of 1 million boys for an average of 28 years, starting when they were 16 to 19 years of age has revealed that teen boys who are unfit and/or obese have higher odds for chronic disease and disability as adults. …” Read the entire article: https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/as-our-lifestyles-become-more-sedentary-unfit-teen-boys-find-themselves-at-real-risk-of-chronic-illness-20190225-2 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
State of California Rules Gender Cannot Influence Car Insurance Premiums
By James Gilboy – The Drive 01/08/2019 “…The California Department of Insurance announced Thursday that it no longer permits the use of gender as a variable in the calculation of car insurance premiums. …” Read the entire article: http://thedrive.com/news/25832/california-rules-gender-cannot-influence-car-insurance-premiums?fbclid=IwAR1EzBlkUb0qWpO8bP2Mhi2cZMEv2n37pRR0phYkkXEU3PuDAioPWq1nSG0 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Warren Farrell Discusses The Boy Crisis on Fox & Friends
“…Warren Farrell Discusses The Boy Crisis on Fox & Friends…” Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Enlr4sCb6w&fbclid=IwAR3o71gMMZ3evH4JNrUxnO9y8XT4jgvz5qTUJclN9I9wNSSg73UaCbO9XwI The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Men should also be vaccinated against HPV, say health experts
By Punjab News Express 02/05/2019 “… The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that besides girls, all boys in the age group of 11 or 12 should be vaccinated against HPV and may be vaccinated till 21 years of age. …” Read the entire article: http://punjabnewsexpress.com/national/news/-men-should-also-be-vaccinated-against-hpv-say-health-experts-85265.aspx The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org