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Deaths of despair, which are caused by drugs, alcohol or suicide, are disproportionately experienced by men. Meanwhile, many of the traditional markers of manhood – earning enough money to raise a family, buy a home or even rent an apartment – are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. What does it mean for society if young men sense that their masculinity is under threat? Or for our politics if young men see less hope for the future?