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In school environments, boys are often discouraged from expressing emotions or asserting themselves, while girls are nurtured and protected. Alan notes the double standard where boys are told to "man up" and tolerate abuse, reinforcing a culture of emotional suppression. He connects this to broader issues of misandry—a hatred or disdain for men—and how such attitudes have been internalized across generations, skewing perceptions of masculinity.
He also observes that teachers and authority figures, often influenced by societal narratives, tend to favor girls and marginalize boys, perpetuating unequal treatment that affects boys’ self-esteem and development.