Part 10/14:
Recent surveys paint a sobering picture: Gen Z women are more skeptical about the benefits of marriage than their parents’ generation. Many women express doubts about whether marriage ultimately leads to happiness, with a significant portion believing they’re happier unmarried. This shift is compounded by a cultural push against traditional norms, acceptance of diverse relationship types, and the decreasing social pressure to marry or become parents.
Furthermore, young adults are increasingly disengaged from the idea that having children is essential for a meaningful life. Less than half of young women are certain they want children, and social norms appear to be shifting away from the traditional family model entirely.