Why Are Men Falling Behind in Higher Education?

Published: Jan. 3, 2024, 10:20 p.m.

Women are succeeding in higher education, both in terms of enrollment rates and graduation. Currently, women are outpacing men in higher education by a widening margin. Why are men lagging behind in education, and how can we prevent this discussion from becoming a zero-sum game? Beth Aker is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and she joins Boyd to discuss the struggles of men in higher education.