Marriage and family are seen as essential for a woman's status from "summary" of Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin
In the rarefied world of the Upper East Side, where I found myself after relocating from downtown, it quickly became apparent that marriage and family were not just personal choices - they were essential for a woman's status. The women I encountered at the exclusive schools, elite social clubs, and designer boutiques all seemed to adhere to this unwritten rule with a sense of unwavering dedication. The pressure to conform to this societal expectation was palpable, as women who were not married or did not have children were often viewed with a mixture of pity and suspicion. It was as if their worth as individuals was somehow diminished by their lack of a husband or offspring. This emphasis on marriage and family as markers of success was so deeply ingrained in the culture of the Upper East Side that it was almost impossible to escape. The women I befriended in this rarefied world seemed to be constantly striving to maintain their status through their relationships ...
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