đź“Š Key Statistics:
- 1 in 3 Gen Z men report feeling lonely “most of the time.” (CDC, 2023)
- Male college enrollment has declined to 40% of undergraduates, the lowest in decades. (NCES, 2022)
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death for men aged 15–24. (NIH, 2023)
- 70% of U.S. teachers are female — and many young boys grow up without consistent male role models. (USDOE, 2022)
đź’¬ What Gen Z Males Say:
“I don’t know what I’m supposed to be anymore.”
“Everything feels performative — like I have to act tough or ironic just to be seen.”
“There’s no playbook for being a man right now.”
đź“Ť Why Malestrum Exists:
- To give voice to unspoken struggles Gen Z males face
- To bridge generations through honest dialogue — not dogma
- To explore masculinity without preaching or posturing
- To highlight both strength and vulnerability
- To push back against extremes — from toxic alpha culture to passive nihilism
📢 What We’re Exploring:
- Fatherhood, mentors & the cost of absence
- Friendships, loneliness & how men connect (or don’t)
- Work, purpose, and the shift from provider to partner
- Porn, dating apps, and the distortion of relationships
- The culture wars around masculinity
- Resilience, responsibility & redefining what “being a man” even means
🎯 Our Belief: Masculinity isn’t broken — it’s in transition. We’re here to document, question, and help shape what comes next.
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