From Twentysomething: Why Do Young Adults Seem Stuck Analysis

The way we view marriage today differs greatly from the past. From Twentysomething: Why do Young Adults Seem Stuck? In the book, the author talks about the olds days how marriage was a simple exchange: man provides economic stability and woman cares for children and home. Women had a reason to rush their marriage because of financial security. Marriage is not as valued as it used to be. Fifty years ago, the majority of women were dependent on their husbands to work and support the family but now women have more to gain from staying single. Their view and opinion on marriage and its meaning have change considerably. As of the most recent census, 25% fewer than women receive college degrees and those women are going out into the workforce with …show more content…
Low-income women consistently tell researchers that the main reason they hesitate to marry- even if they are in love, even if they have moved in with a man to share expenses, and even if they have a child- is that they see a bad marriage or divorce as a greater threat to their well-being than being single. Perhaps marriage would be more common in low-income communities if women lowered their expectations to match men’s economic prospects. Among adults without a high school diploma, 69% had ever been married in 2010, compared with 88% in 1960. In 50 years, the difference percentage is 19% which is highly unexpected. Among adults with college degrees, 78% had ever been married in 2010, compared with 82% in 1960. The percentage shows that there is a huge difference in 50 years. It is extremely astonishing. All age group should know that they have the capacity to increase their happiness levels by getting married and avoid falling deep into midlife crisis by finding support in long-term relationships. Marriage have its advantages. It is harder to find a partner as you age so young people should not wait too long to get married and