By Kana Ruhalter, 10/21/21 “…A Texas school district has been hit with a federal lawsuit after allegedly suspending six boys and one nonbinary student for having long hair. The Magnolia Independent School District in Houston maintains a strict policy that not only calls for “clean, well-groomed” hair and a “natural hair color,” but also bans READ MORE
Category: Social Issues
Is the American Male Disappearing from Universities and the Workplace?
By Thomas A. Hemphill, 10/05/21 “…How important is the role of the father in the structure of the American family? According to the nonprofit National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI), the U.S. Census Bureau reports that, based on their national survey data for 2020, 18.3 million children (under eighteen years old), or one-in-four children, live without a READ MORE
Boys of color were hit hard by the pandemic. What do they need now?
By Mila Koumpilova, 10/05/21 “…We wanted to shift the gaze of research away from the trauma and the pathologies and toward solutions,” said Dr. Claudio Rivera, a clinical psychologist at Lurie Children’s who is part of the research project. “These young men are our mental health expert partners and co-researchers. That to me is empowering READ MORE
New study shows which high school sport has highest rate for concussions in athletes
By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team, 09/16/21 “…A newly published study in neurology shows that among football players studied, concussion does cause damage to the brain that is hard to diagnosed….” Read the entire article: https://abc7chicago.com/concussions-high-school-sports-athletes-concussion/11025269
Boys and girls should have equal access to education to build a peaceful world: Dalai Lama
By Yangchen Dolma, 10/15/21 “…Mithila Hore, a USIP Generation Change Fellow in Bangladesh, asked him how to advise a woman who had taken her daughter, not her son, out of school because of the pandemic. His Holiness replied, “Everyone should have equal access to education so that we can create an atmosphere of equality. It READ MORE
Boys are way behind girls when it comes to reading. Why is this happening and how can it be fixed?
By Danielle Brown July 13, 2021 “…So why are boys not scoring as high as girls on reading assessments? Several factors likely are involved, experts say, everything from stereotypes to socio-economics….” Read the entire article: https://floridaphoenix.com/2021/07/13/boys-are-way-behind-girls-when-it-comes-to-reading-why-is-this-happening-and-how-can-it-be-fixed
Study finds boys’ dislike for reading fiction is actually fiction!
Taylor & Francis Group July 6, 2021 “Gender stereotypes around reading may be holding boys back in the classroom, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Inclusive Education….” Read the entire article: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/tfg-sfb070521.php
Study says gender stereotypes about reading holds back boys from reading fiction
By Ani 07/12/21 “…The study demonstrates the importance of promoting reading enjoyment – particularly fiction – early on in schooling. This includes special consideration for boys and students from economically marginalized communities….” Read the entire article: https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/relationships/study-says-gender-stereotypes-about-reading-holds-back-boys-from-reading-fiction-101626055862798.html
Pandemic saw worsening mental health among teens, young adults, study finds
By Alexandria Hein July 13, 2021 “As typical social and academic interaction screeched to a halt last year, many young people began experiencing declines in mental health, a problem that appeared to be worse for those whose connections to family and friends weren’t as tight, a new study has found….” Read the entire article: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/osu-ato071221.php