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I couldn't find the full article but I did find some figures. Interesting that this is the first time I've read about hypergamy being mentioned in an academic c

I couldn't find the full article but I did find some figures. Interesting that this is the first time I've read about hypergamy being mentioned in an academic context, I didn't realize it was an actual term used to describe people looking to marry "better" than themselves.

mikelyons 7y ago
It expresses more as repulsion to someone perceived to be in a lower social/economic status than you and an attraction so someone who seems to be in a better status than you. It's most likely not majorly conscious.