Boys & Men In Greater Boston: Challenges in Education, Employment and Health

By Ravan Hawrami, Richard Reeves, Alanna Williams, DJ Windsor, American Institute for Boys and Men

And Kelly Harrington, Lucas Munson, Luc Schuster, Boston Indicators

March 6, 2025

In many areas, boys and men—especially those from lower-income and Black and Latino communities—face significant challenges. Men account for roughly three-quarters of opioid overdose and suicide deaths. By high school, boys lag girls academically. Shifting job markets have led to declining male employment rates, especially for those without a college degree.

Recognizing these disparities, Boston Indicators partnered with the newly formed American Institute for Boys and Men (AIBM) to explore these issues in Greater Boston, leading to this report.