The problem with a female teacher getting married, is that she may become pregnant, and in those years, it was unthinkable that she would be allowed in public much less allowed to continue teaching. Women were secluded during pregnancy. Even as late as the 1970's it was unthinkable for a pregnant woman to be out in public, shopping or whatever.

The problem for men with getting a barbershop shave was that you were spoiled and unmanly; that you couldn't shave yourself.