Key research highlights the detrimental effects of bullying, sexism, and traditional masculinity ideals on boys' mental health. This book offers educators practical strategies to foster positive change, addressing the outdated expectations that contribute to boys' struggles. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting boys' emotional well-being in educational settings.
There is a significant problem in our schools: too many boys are struggling. Traditional ideas about masculinity are having a negative impact, not only on males, but females too. In this ground-breaking book, Matt Pinkett and Mark Roberts argue that schools must rethink their efforts to get boys back on track.
The book addresses the pressing issue of boys struggling in schools, highlighting how traditional masculinity negatively affects both genders. Authors Matt Pinkett and Mark Roberts advocate for a reevaluation of educational strategies to better support boys, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to help them succeed.
From bullying and sexism to traditional ideals of masculinity, outdated expectations of what it is to be male are causing boys to suffer. Boys Do Cry examines key research on factors impacting boys' mental health and provides teachers with practical strategies to start enacting positive change.