How Myths About Alpha Males Can Contribute To Young Men Falling Behind

In 2025, the New York Times released a report indicating that young men and boys are falling behind on key factors within education, mental health, and transitioning into adulthood. According to this report, young men are outnumbered in college enrollment, have significantly higher rates of completed suicides, and take longer to reach adult milestones such as leaving the family home. There’s consensus that being male isn’t the problem, but that a major…