The Revolution of Marriage

The quiet revolution of women's labor force participation, which began in 1970 has continued to alter our society to this day. Although the average wages earned by women remain lower than those earned by men, 2010 marks the first time in our history that women comprise the majority of the workforce. Not only are women dominating the workforce, but they also made up 60% of those graduating with bachelor's and master's degrees in 2010. As part of their career focus and economic independence women are delaying getting married. Author Kate Bolick suggests that perhaps another reason for marriage being delay is the shrinking pool of "marriageable" men. As men are becoming relatively less educated and less employed, successful women are finding that they must "marry down." A prospect that has led many to reject marriage altogether. If such a trend actually exists does it have the power to up-end the institution of marriage as we know it today?

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2011/11/all-the-single-ladies/8654/1/