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Why Did You Marry That Person? (Ep. 511 Replay)

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The Evolution of Dating: Online Platforms and Socioeconomic Inequality

This chapter examines the transformation of dating from traditional methods to online platforms, emphasizing the implications of this shift on social dynamics and inequality. It discusses the phenomenon of assortative mating and how these trends may reinforce socioeconomic divides while also acknowledging the benefits of shared educational backgrounds in relationships.

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