An international comparative analysis of marriage patterns and social stratification

An international comparative analysis of marriage patterns and social stratification measures based on the occupations of married and cohabiting partners, considering how close or far they are from each other socially as indicated by relative rates of inter‐marriage. Presents preliminary findings from six countries: Australia, UK, Germany, Hungary, Ireland and the USA. Outlines some of the problems involved in creating such measures and their potential solution. Looks at national differences in the strength of the relationship between marriage patterns and social stratification, as well as in the location of particular occupational groups.