Women’s Higher Education, Assortative Mating, and Empowerment: Long-Term Evidence from College Enrollment Expansion in South Korea

Kim, Dahye

doi:10.1080/00220388.2022.2139606

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“…The linear regression analysis aligns with studies by Naz and Ashraf (2020) and Kim (2023) , which emphasize that as women’s education levels increase, they exhibit a higher degree of empowerment in making mate selection decisions. The strong standardized coefficient (Beta) and R-squared value mirror the consistent findings in these prior studies.…”

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“…Empirical research in this domain provides compelling evidence to support these assertions. Numerous studies demonstrate that as women attain higher levels of education, they demonstrate a stronger inclination toward seeking equitable and respectful relationships, reflected in their preference for partners who not only comprehend but actively endorse their aspirations for gender equality ( Gangestad et al, 2006 ; Kim, 2023 ). Moreover, educated women are more likely to engage in open and constructive communication with potential partners.…”

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Empowering hearts and shaping destinies: unveiling the profound influence of education on women’s mate selection in Pakistan – a comprehensive mixed-methods study

Daraz,

Khan,

Alnajdawi

et al. 2023

Front. Sociol.

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This study investigates the impact of education on women’s empowerment in the realm of mate selection within Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Employing a mixed-method research approach, the study conducted 30 semi-structured interviews with educated women and distributed a Likert Scale questionnaire to 500 women. The qualitative findings reveals that education significantly influences women’s perspectives, guiding their priorities, and instilling a desire for compatibility and shared values in their relationships. Educated women also display resilience, confidence, and a readiness to challenge prevailing societal norms and gender stereotypes when selecting a life partner. Quantitative analysis establishes a statistically significant positive correlation between education and women’s empowerment in mate selection. These findings underscore the pivotal role of education in enhancing women’s agency and autonomy in a critical aspect of their lives. The study’s implications extend to policy recommendations advocating for increased access to quality education and the implementation of gender-sensitive curricula in Malakand Division and analogous regions. Recognizing education’s potential to empower women in mate selection is vital for fostering a more equitable and inclusive society.

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Empowering hearts and shaping destinies: unveiling the profound influence of education on women’s mate selection in Pakistan – a comprehensive mixed-methods study

Daraz,

Khan,

Alnajdawi

et al. 2023

Front. Sociol.

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The Long-Term Impact of College Education on Women’s Attitudes Toward Marriage and Children

Kim

Jung

2023

Journal of Family Issues

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Social attitudes toward marriage and motherhood have shifted away from the traditional norms of universal marriage and childbearing. While the second demographic transition theory stresses the importance of education in bringing ideational changes behind low fertility and low marriage rates, a causal link between college education and attitudinal change has not been studied much. To fill this literature gap, this study demonstrates the enduring impact of college education on women’s family attitudes using South Korea’s policy shock, which offered people the opportunity to attend college in the 1980s. This study finds that college education in the 1980s encouraged women to have non-traditional attitudes toward marriage and motherhood. Women who attended college via the graduation quota program reported that marriage and giving birth at a young age were not necessary more than women without the opportunity. We constructed a composite index of family formulation which showed the same result.

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An equal right to inherit? Failure of an inheritance law amendment in South Korea for gender equality in intergenerational transfers

Kim¹

2021

SSRN Journal

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Women’s Higher Education, Assortative Mating, and Empowerment: Long-Term Evidence from College Enrollment Expansion in South Korea

Cited by 3 publications

References 57 publications

Empowering hearts and shaping destinies: unveiling the profound influence of education on women’s mate selection in Pakistan – a comprehensive mixed-methods study

Empowering hearts and shaping destinies: unveiling the profound influence of education on women’s mate selection in Pakistan – a comprehensive mixed-methods study

The Long-Term Impact of College Education on Women’s Attitudes Toward Marriage and Children

An equal right to inherit? Failure of an inheritance law amendment in South Korea for gender equality in intergenerational transfers

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