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On the other hand, one could question whether systemic circumstances pressure men into these situations, which could then count as involuntary. Do people ''voluntarily'' marry much later nowadays or is it cultural, economic and environmentalist pressures forcing them to do so? See also the article about the [[incel#Definition|definition of inceldom]]. | On the other hand, one could question whether systemic circumstances pressure men into these situations, which could then count as involuntary. Do people ''voluntarily'' marry much later nowadays or is it cultural, economic and environmentalist pressures forcing them to do so? See also the article about the [[incel#Definition|definition of inceldom]]. | ||
Combining survey years 2016 and 2018 for female millennials, one finds fewer incels, only 17% (N = 337, 95% CI: 13%, 21%), which is sorta significantly different from men (X² = 4.633, p = 0.03). Including year 2014, it | Combining survey years 2016 and 2018 for female millennials, one finds fewer incels, only 17% (N = 337, 95% CI: 13%, 21%), which is sorta significantly different from men (X² = 4.633, p = 0.03). Including year 2014, it becomes more significant (p = 0.01, 21% M vs 15% W). | ||
This is likely mainly due to women getting into relationships earlier (in their prime years), and possibly due to a slight increase in open relationships, polyamory, serial monogamy and other forms of de facto polygamy. | This is likely mainly due to women getting into relationships earlier (in their prime years), and possibly due to a slight increase in open relationships, polyamory, serial monogamy and other forms of de facto polygamy. | ||