The trend toward marriage at a later age is unmistakable, and scholars have suggested many reasons for this. How has the increase in women's participation in the labor force along with career establishment played a role in accelerating this trend?

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The increased economic independence of women has helped foster a deterioration in men's economic position and their desirability as mates. As more women enter the workforce and establish successful careers, this creates a smaller pool of women who are available and interested in marrying men who may not be as economically successful. This has contributed to men delaying marriage and seeking to establish their own careers before settling down.

The Trend Toward Marriage at a Later Age Is Unmistakable