hypogamy; marrying down
Sociological term for marrying someone of lower social status, wealth, or education. Often contrasted with 上方婚 (hypergamy).
Antonyms: 上方婚
It is said that more women are choosing hypogamy in recent years.
Hypogamy is a concept that pairs with hypergamy.
hypergamy; marrying up
Compound of 下方 (kahō, 'lower direction') and 婚 (kon, 'marriage'). A modern coined term, likely influenced by the English sociological term 'hypogamy'.