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Ep. 168 Highly educated career women: why finding a partner may be difficult

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Many high-powered women yearn for marriage, but find men spurning them because of their professional status or dedication to their careers. Sociologist Dr. Sandy To discusses her research on China’s “leftover women,” the gender constraints they face, and 4 different partner choice strategies they employ.
18 Jun 2024 English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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