Dangers of hookup culture

Is hookup culture ruining our relationships?

The following is the first of a six-part series studying the effects of Americas hookup culture on women, men, and their relationships with one another. As our society wrestles with the fallout of the #MeToo movement, research is mounting that the no-strings attached foundation of many relationships today is emotionally and relationally harmful.

What does Meghan Trainor say about hookup culture?

In the song, Trainor tells her lover that she is not willing to participate in hookup culture; if he wants to have sex with her, he must commit to her and give her the title girlfriend. Without commitment, she says, “You may never get the chance to see me naked in your bed.”

Did hooking up replace committed relationships?

A study presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Sociological Association found that just under one-third of college students have had more than one partner in the past year—a number comparable to rates in 1988, 1996, 2002, and 2010. Which means that hooking up has not, in fact, actually replaced committed relationships at all.

Is hookup culture as empowering as people say?

There are actual numbers that seem to indicate the pervasiveness of hookup culture is likely greatly exaggerated, and therefore not as empowering or pleasurable as some women might have you believe.

How do girls feel about the hookup scene?

The majority of both genders say they feel pretty good about the hookup scene, and many enthusiastically endorse it. “Hooking up relieves stress, and it gives you some thrill to escape the hours of studying,” said one girl, while another said, “Now, you can just have lovers to fulfill your needs!”