Why Gen Z Is Rethinking Marriage // TRAIN BRAIN

Why Gen Z Is Rethinking Marriage

For generations, marriage was considered a key part of the American Dream. But that trend is quickly changing for younger Americans, especially women. Just 33% of Gen Z women say marriage is integral to achieving the American Dream, compared with 43% of Gen Z men. Marriage rates have declined sharply over the last few decades. 64% of 25-year-olds were married in 1980, compared with 21% in 2024, according to the Pew Research Center. While marriage may still be associated with greater wealth and happiness. For many younger Americans, those potential benefits aren’t enough to make marriage an immediate priority.
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Reporting by: Kamaron McNair
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