ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

The War Against Boys

Okay kiddo, so you know how there are boys and girls, right? Well, some people think that boys are being treated unfairly in school and in society. They call it the "war against boys".

Some people think that boys are being left behind and not getting the same opportunities as girls. For example, girls are more likely to go to college and get good grades in school. And some people think that boys are being punished more often, especially for things like being too active or talking too much in class.

Others think that boys are being taught to be less masculine and more like girls. They think that schools and parents are trying to make boys more sensitive and emotional, instead of letting them be rough and tough like boys naturally are.

However, not everyone agrees with this idea of a "war against boys". Some people think that boys are doing just fine, and that girls have actually had to work harder to get to where they are today. They think that girls have historically been discriminated against and that things are only starting to even out now.

So, some people believe there's a problem and some don't. It's up to all of us to think critically and decide for ourselves what we believe.