Top jobs lead to divorce for women, but not for men

Jul 22, 2019

A man puts an engagement ring on a woman's finger during a photo opportunity at a jewellery store in Tokyo June 2, 2009. Japanese men are increasingly spending less on diamond engagement rings or not buying them at all, a reflection of the country's sluggish economy and changing views on courtship and marriage. Picture taken June 2, 2009. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN BUSINESS SOCIETY) - GM1E56B0ULV01

For richer for poorer? Image: REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao

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Figure 1. The proportion (starting at 100%) of men and women who remain married in each year in time before and after an election where some (black lines) become promoted to mayor or parliamentarian, and others (grey lines) do not.

Figure 2. Proportion of men and women (starting at 100%) who remain married to their spouses after being promoted to CEO of a firm with more than 100 employees.

Figure 2. Proportion of men and women (starting at 100%) who remain married to their spouses after being promoted to CEO of a firm with more than 100 employees.

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