Young men on the far right and young women on the far left have little in common—except for their views on marriage. Leading voices in the “manosphere” argue that marriage is of no benefit to men, especially when it comes to finances. Many women believe the same lie.
According to a robust body of research compiled by Dr. Brad Wilcox in his book “Get Married,” men who get married experience a significant financial boost called the “marriage premium,” and women who get married are less likely to experience poverty.
While financial gain isn’t and shouldn’t be ultimate reason for marriage, it’s important to combat pervasive lies with facts.
Listen to for the specifics in this latest installment of Know Why’s “Know About Family Formation” series.
More Resources:
Get Married by Brad Wilcox
https://www.amazon.com/Get-Married-Americans-Families-Civilization/dp/0063210851
Why is Marriage Good? Interview with John Mancini
https://youtu.be/F7TCmdtHN-U?si=B_SXvjRdwe_O2dE8
Why Men (And All Humans) Need Sacrificial Relationships
https://youtu.be/Is6MldDYnFg?si=RYietztZO-Lre3bb
