This post was inspired by a recent episode of the What Now? podcast, where a conversation around how men handle rejection caught my attention. It all started when Scott Galloway made a striking statement: “No group has fallen further, faster than young men.”

That line opened up a deeper conversation. Yes, men still hold much of the power in politics, tech, and finance. And women—especially those from marginalized communities—unfortunately continue to face violence, underrepresentation, and discrimination. Still, if you've been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed a shift: young men are graduating from college (all levels of education, actually) at significantly lower rates than young women. While I agree that taking on debt for a degree you won’t use doesn’t make sense, that piece of paper can still open the door to higher-paying jobs.

The conversation continued, speaking to more trends. The percentage of men aged 25 to 34 who live at home with their parents is significantly higher than that of women in the same age group. Suicide rates among young men are rising, and many report feeling lonely, lacking close friendships, and lacking purpose.