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The Data and the Narrative: Women Are the Main Initiators of Divorce
Statistics show that women file for divorce approximately 70% of the time, rising to 90% among women with degrees. Traditional media often frames these divorce “reasons” in terms of women suffering in silence, enduring abuse, or resigning due to unmet expectations. The common trope is that women are driven to divorce because they are unhappy, stressed, or overwhelmed by their husbands’ perceived failings.