UK’s gender pay gap reverses as young women out-earn men amid ‘crisis of masculinity’

Young women between the ages of 16 and 24 have a full-time work at 2200 pounds annually than men in the same age bow-a blatant reflection for only two years, when men were better than men.

According to the new research conducted by the Social Justice Center (CSJ), the transformation reflects a “crisis” that is exposed to children and youth, who are increasingly lagging behind in education, job opportunities and profits.

The figures indicate that the average salary of young women, which is 26,500 pounds annually, is approximately 9 % higher than men at 24,300 pounds. This height, which occurred in 2021-22 after nearly a decade, prefers men, confirms a wider decrease in youth horizons-especially those who struggle to move from education to employment.

An increase of 40 % in the number of men between the ages of 16 and 24 years and who “Neet” (not in education, employment or training) since the epidemic appeared sharply with only 7 % rising among women. Myriam Ketez, an older CSJ colleague, believes that the problem is partly stems from male -focused or developing traditional industries. Men's manufacturing roles have decreased by more than 40 % in the past few decades, removing the main source of stable and paid functions for non -inherent graduates.

However, issues begin early: at the age of five, 74 % of girls meet early learning targets, compared to 60 % of boys. From level A, girls outperform their male counterparts in more than one and a half degrees, and men are likely to be excluded from school. Andy Bourneham, the mayor of the Greater Manchester Party, warns that young people are losing hope in the mid -teenager and often “falling on the side of the road” when they do not fit the path of the traditional school to the university.

While Britain is wrestling with stagnant economic growth, political makers and business leaders face an urgent need to address barriers that prevent male participation and development of skills and job opportunities. Not to reverse these trends not only risk disrupting the labor market, but also long -term societal challenges that come with young men disappointed.