"Breaking Down Environmental Stereotypes: Why Boys are Falling Behind on Climate Action A growing body of research suggests that boys are less likely to care about the planet and take climate action compared to their female counterparts. This alarming trend has been observed in schools and communities worldwide, with studies pointing to a disturbing correlation between masculinity and environmental apathy. University of Vermont lecturer Joseph Henderson is working to understand the root causes of this phenomenon, which he believes is deeply ingrained in societal expectations of masculinity. As the world grapples with the urgent need for climate action, Henderson's research aims to challenge these stereotypes and encourage boys to take a more active role in protecting the planet."
Why is caring for the planet considered ‘unmanly’? That’s a question Joseph Henderson, a lecturer at the University of Vermont, has been grappling with recently. There’s research suggesting that boys care less about the planet than girls, and are less likely to take climate action. Henderson has seen evidence of this gender divide himself, in […] The post Getting boys in on climate action appeared first on The Hechinger Report.
