The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway No Mercy / No Malice: Marrying Up and Marrying Down
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Mar 1, 2025 The podcast dives into the growing gap in education between female and male undergraduates, highlighting its societal ramifications. It explores how economic status and education shape marriage trends, particularly the phenomenon of college-educated women marrying less-educated men. The discussion also addresses the challenges faced by women in economically disadvantaged areas in finding partners, while underscoring the importance of enhancing economic opportunities for working-class men.
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Marriage Rates and the Education Gap
- College-educated women marry at high rates, partly due to a willingness to "marry down" educationally.
- This debunks the fear that the college gender gap would decrease marriage rates.
The Importance of Earnings in Marriage
- While women may marry down educationally, earnings potential matters significantly.
- Men who "marry up" educationally earn considerably more than their counterparts.
The Downward Spiral of Economic Struggle and Marriage
- Declining economic prospects for men without degrees correlate with lower marriage rates and other social issues.
- This creates a cyclical effect, impacting future generations.