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The New Marriage of Unequals

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Once upon a time, it was fairly common for highly educated men in the United States to marry less-educated women. But beginning in the mid-20th century, as more women started to attend college, marriages seemed to move in a more egalitarian direction, at least in one respect: A greater number of men and women started partnering up with their educational equals. That trend, however, appears to have stalled and even reversed in recent years.

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Why are all and more Greeks turning their backs on the institution of marriage?

Men and women are steadily abandoning the traditional family model - What about civil marriages, agreements, divorces and children outside of marriage?

3 days ago

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The Atlantic

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Lean Left

The New Marriage of Unequals

Women are now more likely to marry a less-educated man than men are to marry a less-educated woman.

4 days ago·Washington, United States

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Aleph News

Men Discover Marriage: "Mister Mom" Trend Gains Popularity in the United States

In the US, women are pursuing careers, while men are becoming housewives. Kerry Johnson, a father of 6, gave up his corporate job for his family. Cameron Laidler is supported by his wife to take care of the house. One in 4 Americans is quitting their jobs to become a housewife. Women are pursuing careers, while men are staying home and raising children. This is the new trend in the United States. One case that has become famous among Americans i…

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Hypogamy: Why Women Marry Less and Less Graduated Men

A long format of the American magazine The Atlantic looks back at this recent trend: straight women are increasingly likely to marry men who are less educated than they are. It was the reverse a few decades ago.

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