Economic role of the spouse

Do you agree that social prices work as explained in the article? Why or Why not? Yes, as explained by the article the social prices are essentially certain attributes for what makes something desirable, in this case a potential mate. While there are certain “fixed” standards such as personality, income, and appearance that make up and individuals social price determining that social price is subjective to the individual. One person might give an individual a high social price because although they have a horrible personality, they make a lot of money. At the same time another individual who ranks the factors contributing to social price differently might give this person a low social price.

What are your thoughts on the marriage market as discussed here?
Although the term may be dehumanizing, the logic in describing the hunt for a spouse on the marriage “market” makes perfect sense. Essentially, an individual is “browsing” a group of individuals for traits that they find desirable; weighing the social prices to discern which individual is the best choice. All in all though this is not the whole story as human emotion plays an important role in choosing a spouse.

Would this be different if discussed same-sex? No, I think the same concepts apply; the only difference is what is considered attractive in an individual.

What are your thoughts about gender roles?
Gender roles are described as a particular set of behavior and social norms attached to a particular gender. Traditionally, men went out to earn a living and women were to stay at home and perform domestic task such as cooking, cleaning, and caring for children. Today however, things have changed as many women are leaving the home and putting off children to pursue careers. Simultaneously many men are becoming more comfortable in traditionally “feminine” tasks, leaving their spouse to be the breadwinner while they stay home. I think that as time had progressed gender roles have become