There are practical alternatives to the man-hating university environment, but young men need to make a clear distinction between laborer and skilled worker.  There is a looming crunch in skilled manufacturing and skilled trades as baby boomers are retiring.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryjosephs/2017/03/15/u-s-manufacturing-labor-shortage-how-to-make-your-company-a-happy-exception/#6f176d6f7e13
https://www.adeccousa.com/employers/resources/skilled-trades-in-demand/