A guy isn’t above marrying someone below his economic class, but I would think that most professional women are not interested in men below their economic class.
Oh, they will “do” men below their economic class. But marrying them, I agree with you, I think they are prejudice. I also think they prefer white collar jobs for their husbands. Maybe they think that they will be their husband’s office manager for the family plumbing firm, and that would be purgatory for them.
Frankly, when I was single, I encountered a lot of good men that would make great husbands and fathers. Some women can’t decide on what outfit to wear for the day much less a life partner.
That X100.
Unless, of course, the dude smacks em around, has lotsa tats, or is in prison. Then the gals go bonkers!!