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Hookup Culture Preys On College Women's Desire To Fit In

On college campuses, the social scene is dominated by hookup culture and partying. It’s not just a way for people to meet others and make friends; hookup culture is inherently damaging, even to those who don’t participate.

By Kayla Byrnes2 min read
Hookup Culture Preys On College Women's Desire To Fit In

Having been in college recently and having observed this phenomenon, I began to ponder how this affected the men and women who were participating and those who were not. I found that those who participated in hookup culture typically didn’t end up happy while doing so, and they frequently even regretted the event. It led me to think about what drew women, in particular, into this trend, and what the negative impact of this is on our society as a whole.