Hookup Culture
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What is hookup culture? How has hookup culture changed the scope of dating and relationships? Lisa Wade, PhD , author of American Hookup and Stephanie explore different aspects of hookup culture on this episode of Relatable.
Show Highlights
Stephanie encourages relating over debating for holiday gatherings with family by trying new questions to ask each other.
Lisa explains what hookup culture is and what role college institutions and the greek system play in the culture.
Lisa shares research from her book, American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus, and talks about how the dichotomy between the pursuit of love and the social norms of the hookup culture.
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Backstory Behind Stephanie and Guest
I learned about Lisa and her work via an article she wrote titled, “Confronting Manhood after Trump.” I appreciate Lisa for how well she researches her topics and her ability to deliver information in a non-judgmental manner. – Stephanie Michele
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The Social Challenge for the Week: College Student Conversation
Start a conversation with a college student by asking, What are you experiencing at college right now? What is dating like? How do believe what you are experiencing is similar and different than what I might have experienced at your age?
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