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'''Hypergamy''' is the natural inclination for women to date up. In the scientific literature, the term refers to economic status only, but in the [[manosphere]], the term is used more broadly regarding dating up in ''all'' status dimensions relevant for mating (social status, educational status, looks etc.) and also refers to a primal instinct about securing | '''Hypergamy''' is the natural inclination for women to date up. In the scientific literature, the term refers to economic status only, but in the [[manosphere]], the term is used more broadly regarding dating up in ''all'' status dimensions relevant for mating (social status, educational status, looks etc.) and also refers to a primal instinct about securing access to resources from men. | ||
Hypergamy can be seen as a particular expression of female choosiness and a natural outcome of [[Libido|higher male sex drive]]. Men have fewer alternative mating options available to them, so they more readily make compromises and date down.<ref>https://assets.csom.umn.edu/assets/71503.pdf</ref> | Hypergamy can be seen as a particular expression of female choosiness and a natural outcome of [[Libido|higher male sex drive]]. Men have fewer alternative mating options available to them, so they more readily make compromises and date down.<ref>https://assets.csom.umn.edu/assets/71503.pdf</ref> | ||