Marriage and the Intergenerational Mobility of Women: Evidence from Marriage Certificates 1850-1920

Key Points

• Women with higher educational attainment showed increased intergenerational mobility through marriage.
• Data from marriage certificates between 1850 and 1920 reveals patterns of socioeconomic status changes.
• The study provides valuable insights into how marriage affected women's opportunities historically.
• Results indicate that the marriage system may have shaped women's educational and economic outcomes significantly.