A MRS Degree or M.R.S. Degree is a slang term in North American English[1] for when a young woman attends college or university with the intention of finding a potential spouse, as opposed to pursuing academic achievement for a future career.[2][3] The term derives from "Mrs.", a common honorific for married women,[4] and its similarity to abbreviations for academic degrees, such as "M.S." for a Master of Science. It is a faux acronym, as the letters are pronounced individually when spoken aloud but do not stand for anything individually.[4] The term has negative connotations.[4] The earliest use of the term was in 1860,[1] but the term "MRS degree" was most commonly used during the mid 20th century in North America, a period of time when higher education became more accessible, yet the possibilities for women were still very limited.[5][1]
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