Description: The War Against Boys: How Misguided Policies are Harming Our Young Men Description Product Description An updated and revised edition of the controversial classic—now more relevant than ever—argues that boys are the ones languishing socially and academically, resulting in staggering social and economic costs. Girls and women were once second-class citizens in the nation’s schools. Americans responded with concerted efforts to give girls and women the attention and assistance that was long overdue. Now, after two major waves of feminism and decades of policy reform, women have made massive strides in education. Today they outperform men in nearly every measure of social, academic, and vocational well-being. Christina Hoff Sommers contends that it’s time to take a hard look at present-day realities and recognize that boys need help. ..impassioned and articulate” ( The Christian Science Monitor), this edition of The War Against Boys offers a new preface and six radically revised chapters, plus updates on the current status of boys throughout the book. Sommers argues that the problem of male underachievement is persistent and worsening. Among the new topics Sommers tackles: how the war against boys is harming our economic future, and how boy-averse trends such as the decline of recess and zero-tolerance disciplinary policies have turned our schools into hostile environments for boys. As our schools become more feelings-centered, risk-averse, competition-free, and sedentary, they move further and further from the characteristic needs of boys. She offers realistic, achievable solutions to these problems that include boy-friendly pedagogy, character and vocational education, and the choice of single-sex classrooms. The War Against Boys is an incisive, rigorous, and heartfelt argument in favor of recognizing and confronting a new reality: boys are languishing in education and the price of continued neglect is economically and socially prohibitive. Review Danielle Crittenden "New York Post" In Christina Hoff Sommers's splendid new shows the damage that is being done to our sons by adults determined to stop them from being, well, boys. Marilyn Gardner "The Christian Science Monitor" Provocative and 's voice is impassed and articulate. Mary Eberstadt "The Washington Times" This book promises to launch and influence an enduring national author trains her empirical and polemical skills on an issue of demonstrable and often poignant urgency. Richard Bernstein "The New York Times" The burden of [this] thoughtful, provocative book is that it is American boys who are in trouble, not girls. Ms. Sommers... makes these arguments persuasively and unflinchingly, with plenty of data to support them. About the Author Christina Hoff Sommers is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. She has a PhD in philosophy from Brandeis University and was formerly a professor of philosophy at Clark University. Sommers has written for numerous publications and is the author of Who Stole Feminism? How Women Have Betrayed Women. She is married with two sons and lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. The War Against Boys Preface to the New Edition When the first edition of The War Against Boys appeared in 2000, almost no one was talking about boys’ educational and social problems. Now it’s hard to open a newspaper without stumbling upon references to the multiple books, articles, studies, and documentaries highlighting boys’ academic, social, and vocational deficits. So is the war over? Not yet. Although many educators recognize that boys have fallen far behind girls in school, few address the problem in a serious way. Schools that try to stop the trend, through boy-friendly pedagogy, literacy interventions, vocational training, or same-sex classes, are often thwarted. Women’s lobbying groups still call such projects evidence of Features Simon Schuster Payment We currently accept payment through Managed Payments and major credit cards. Shipping We generally handle and process within 1-2 business days. We ship to all USA states except Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO/DPO and international destinations. Please make sure you enter the correct shipping address at the checkout. Returns If you might want to return your purchase, please request a return within 30 days after your order is placed. Your refund will be credited to your original form of payment. Contact Us If you have questions about your order or an item, please use the eBay's Message Center. About Us We are regarded to welcome you as an unwavering client. We will give you an astounding item with the best price. We are satisfied to offer greatly top notch items. You'll discover our items are ensured to go well past your desires! Thank you for shopping with us!
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Brand: Simon & Schuster
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Edition: Reissue
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: War Against Boys : How Misguided Policies Are Harming Our Young Men
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.9 in
Subject: Feminism & Feminist Theory, Developmental / Adolescent, Gender Studies, Developmental / Child, Life Stages / Adolescence, Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
Item Weight: 8 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Christina Hoff Sommers
Subject Area: Family & Relationships, Social Science, Education, Psychology
Item Length: 8.4 in
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
