Why Men Must Step Up to Make Marriage Attractive to Single Women
An opinion piece argues that single women are shunning traditional marriages because of persistent gender inequities, and urges men to adopt partnership habits.
The article notes a growing trend of single women rejecting marriages that demand obedience, unequal chores, and ignored voices, not a rejection of love itself. It references data from King’s College London, the University of Michigan, Pew Research, and UCLA that reveal stark gender gaps in authority expectations, discretionary time, and household labor. A European study is cited showing a 34% drop in divorce when men participate more at home.
The authors suggest men practice true partnership, contribute to the mental load, and develop listening skills, drawing on Gottman research and LDS teachings. They contend the responsibility for healthy unions lies with both sexes, not solely on women. The piece concludes that mutual effort is essential for a thriving, “divine” marriage.
Why it matters
It highlights how gender expectations in marriage affect women's choices and social stability.
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