Men are falling behind academically and in the workforce according to statistics. Only 40% of bachelor's and master's degrees are earned by men, and male labor force participation has declined significantly from 96% in 1954 to 80% today. Younger women are more likely to have a bachelor's degree compared to men of the same age group and earn more in major cities. While men tend to be rigid, women are more adaptable to changing social and economic environments according to theories in books such as "The End of Men". As the facts and statistics show, women are surpassing men in education levels and career success in America.