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Has the Bank of Mum and Dad broken Britain?

The Bunker

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Marriage, Wealth, and Social Mobility

This chapter examines the shifting dynamics of marriage in relation to wealth, revealing how educated women are increasingly facing difficulties in finding equally affluent partners. It critiques the traditional notion of meritocracy, highlighting the profound impact of familial financial support on opportunities, social mobility, and the generational tensions surrounding financial independence.

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