Research Debunks 'Trophy Wife' Stereotype

The "trophy wife" stereotype is largely a myth fueled by selective observation that reinforces sexist stereotypes, claim researchers, adding that it also trivializes women's careers. Using, for the first time, a nationally representative sample of young couples in which both partners were interviewed and rated for physical attractiveness, University of Notre Dame Sociologist Elizabeth McClintock, was able to control for matching on attractiveness. She says prior ...