Wild with Sarah Wilson
AMA: What is hypergamy? And explain why older women are dating younger men
May 30, 2024
In this episode, Sarah Wilson discusses hypergamy and why older women are dating younger men, exploring societal trends and cultural reflections from 2004. She delves into the evolution of relationship dynamics, highlighting the impact of hypergamy on women's dating choices and the shifting dating dynamics in today's digital dating sphere.
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Quick takeaways
- Hypergamy involves women dating up in status, age, and income, while men tend to partner down.
- Educated older women may struggle to find suitable partners, leading them to date younger, less financially stable men.
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Evolution of Dating Dynamics
Over the years, the traditional concept of hypergamy, where women tend to date or marry up in terms of age, status, and income, has experienced a shift. With more educated and ambitious women postponing partnerships until later in life, the availability of suitable partners has changed. This has led to a scenario where older, educated women find fewer men of similar caliber to partner with, while younger men, often less educated and financially stable, are left without suitable matches.
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