by Samuel Wilkinson
Across the United States, an unsettling trend has been emerging—one that suggests that young men are increasingly lost, disconnected, and adrift in a rapidly changing world. Recent reports reveal a growing number of young men that feel aimless, lonely, and uncertain about their place in society. Statistically, men are more likely than women to be living with their parents well into their 20s and even 30s. Academic achievement gaps increasingly favor females, with women graduating from both high school and college at higher rates than their male counterparts.
These figures reflect more than just academic underperformance; they point to a broader societal issue—one that some have termed a “crisis of masculinity.” This crisis is about more than test scores or employment statistics. It also reflects a loss of meaning, direction, and identity in a world where traditional roles are rapidly eroding.
