History has its share of powerful men who flouted tradition. Elagabalus went further than most.
Teaching Boys to Respect Girls
How can we teach boys respect if we don’t give them any?
A Gender Gap Is a Gender Gap Is a Gender Gap
The World Economic Forum published a report on gender gaps throughout the world praising countries in which men lag behind women. John Edale deconstructs this report and advocates for true equality not just a different inequality.
Life in the Man Deserts
Why are more children than ever are growing up with no male role models in sight?
Rise of the Superwomen [OpEd]
John Edale warns that those of us who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
Buckle Up: Sex, Blackmail and Game Theory
John Edale explains how to get what you want, by limiting your own options.
A Sense of Place
Gadgets that answer our questions instantly remove categories of expertise, and the small talk they engender.
The Mystery of the Disappearing Boys
John Edale noticed a phenomenon in the UK: boys were “missing” from universities. Below, he explores some or the root causes of the issue and proposes solutions to put a halt to the cycle.