What makes someone marriageable? This question comes up often in my work! That “what” being referring to is called criterion, or "marriage criterion." It is the host of qualities or accomplishments a person must bear to be attractive on the marriage market, or to the potential partnering person in question. 

To answer, I’m walking you through some recent research: Ashley Miller’s 2024 qualitative study on expectations and marriageability among Black men and women. Let's chat!

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