In general, the process of hyperogamy is more likely to occur for women who marry out of class while men who marry out of class are more likely to experience hypogamy.

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This statement is a commonly accepted sociological principle known as "the principle of least interest." It suggests that the partner who has less to gain from the relationship has more power and is less committed, leading to hypergamy (marrying up) for women and hypogamy (marrying down) for men in cross-class marriages.

In General, the Process of Hyperogamy Is More Likely to Occur