Husband Quote by Steven Pinker
“In our society, the best predictor of a man's wealth is his wife's looks, and the best predictor of a woman's looks is her husband's wealth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Better Angels of Our Nature”, 2011
Wealth and attractiveness are socially linked, suggesting gendered expectations tie a woman's looks to a man's money and vice versa.
In simple terms: Society ties a woman's looks to a man's wealth and a man's wealth to a woman's looks.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge gendered stereotypes.
Themes
gender
wealth
appearance
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- dating
- media representation
- salary negotiations
Key Concepts
social economics
gender norms
status symbols
Questions to Reflect On
- How do these expectations affect self‑esteem?
- What policies could reduce appearance‑based bias?
A Different Perspective
These stereotypes can reinforce inequality and limit personal agency.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
