Accepting Quote by Stephanie Coontz
“There is no going back to a time when most women will feel compelled to enter or stay in a bad marriage just for economic security or social respectability. So today, the best way to get women once more interested in getting married and having children is for men to accept women's new insistence on equality. This is, I think, why educated women in America, are now more pro - marriage and more disapproving of divorce than other groups of women who have less experience with egalitarian partners or less clout in getting their needs met in relationships.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Marriage and the Family in Modern America, Stephanie Coontz, 2015
Economic and social pressures historically forced women into unsatisfying marriages; equality and shared responsibility now make marriage more appealing.
In simple terms: Equality makes marriage attractive.
Key Takeaway
Promote partnership equality.
Themes
gender roles
marriage
equality
economics
social norms
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
sociological
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- relationship counseling
- education programs
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
Feminist theory
social contract
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure economic independence for women?
- What policies best support egalitarian partnerships?
A Different Perspective
Economic security still a barrier for many women.
