Sociology
The Demographic Consequences of Mass Incarceration on Marriage Markets
Quick fact
In the United States, mass incarceration has removed millions of men from their communities, creating severe imbalances in the marriage market, particularly among African Americans, where the shortage of marriageable men is estimated to be around 25%.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a community where there are far fewer men than women of marrying age. What happens to marriages, families, and children?