That’s a bit harsh. I look upon them as basically victims of psychological abuse. I don’t think it’s pure genetics.

Everyone likes to be told they deserve more. There used to be more positive peer pressure from mostly groups of older women that could spot this type of counter productive hypergamic fantasizing. Think elder family members or women from church.

I think we collectively underestimate the power and extent to which women impose peer pressure on each other vs “patriarchal” forces. Ive met tons of women that gave zero fucks about what their dad said or even actively defied him. I’ve never met one bitch that liked other women gossiping about them. Few.