What's really behind America's male recession?
The labor force participation rate among American men has declined from 86.4% in 1950 to below 70% today.
Reported by 1 outlet — The Hill. See all sources ↓
Many American men are not working. This is called the 'male recession.' It started a long time ago, in the 1950s. Today, fewer men are working or looking for work.
Why it matters
This is important because it affects many families and the economy as a whole.
- What is the 'male recession'?
- It is a decline in the number of American men working or looking for work.
- When did this start?
- It started in the 1950s.
- Why is this a problem?
- It affects many families and the economy.
How outlets are framing the same story
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The outlets frame the story as a puzzling and concerning economic trend, with a focus on the decline of labor force participation among American men.
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Decline in labor force participation among American men is a long-term trend.
Sources1TypeAngleThe HillFocuses on the puzzling nature of the trend.