In recent decades, the West has systematically betrayed its young men by stripping them of purpose, demonizing their natural strengths, and offering little in return. Traditional masculine virtues—strength, resilience, and ambition—have been recast as toxic, leaving many adrift in a world that no longer values their contributions. Education systems increasingly favor traits more common in women, while male-dominated industries are dismantled or outsourced, leaving young men with fewer career prospects. Simultaneously, cultural narratives paint them as oppressors rather than individuals struggling to find meaning in a rapidly changing society. Without clear rites of passage or a defined role, many turn to nihilism, addiction, or isolation, abandoned by a society that once depended on their courage and innovation. The West, in its pursuit of progress, has forgotten that strong men are not a threat—they are essential.
