Love, Money, and Social Status: The Economics of Marriage

Author(s)	Ms. Diya
Country	India
Abstract	Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a prominent work of English literature that explores the gender roles, social conformity, complexities of marriage, and how financial considerations overshadow idealized romantic love in marital relationships. This review paper examines critical perspectives on the novel, focusing on the relationship between personal values and social expectations. It discusses the condition of women in Regency era, especially in market of marriage as well as the outlook of men towards relationships. This paper is based on the study of various review papers, exploring the marital bond presented by Jane Austen. By bringing together different interpretations of the novel, the review highlights Austen’s critique of social conventions and the limited opportunities available to women. She presents a pragmatic yet progressive model of marriage that rejects both mercenary unions formed solely for financial advantage and romantic unions formed without economic prudence. The novel contrast and different types of marriage, and highlights that a successful and harmonious relationship requires mutual respect, understanding, and compassion.
Keywords	Marriage, Social Conformity, Financial Security, legalities, Compassionate
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On	2026-10-22
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i05.90283

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