Smart Swipe: An Exploration of College Hookup Culture

In the past decade, hookup culture has become increasingly prevalent on college campuses. This casual and often anonymous form of sexual activity has been widely discussed and debated, but there has been little research on the motivations, behaviors, and consequences of hooking up.

Smart Swipe: An Exploration of College Hookup Culture

by Valerie McPherson

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	392 KB
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Smart Swipe is the first book to provide a comprehensive exploration of college hookup culture. Through interviews with students, faculty, and administrators, the author offers a nuanced understanding of this complex and often misunderstood phenomenon.

The book begins by examining the historical roots of hookup culture. The author argues that the rise of hookup culture is due to a number of factors, including the increasing acceptance of casual sex, the rise of social media, and the changing gender roles.

The book then goes on to explore the motivations and behaviors of students who hook up. The author finds that students hook up for a variety of reasons, including social status, pleasure, and emotional intimacy. However, the author also finds that hooking up can have a number of negative consequences, including negative body image, sexual assault, and sexually transmitted infections.

The book concludes by offering a number of recommendations for how to improve hookup culture on college campuses. The author argues that colleges and universities need to do more to educate students about the risks and benefits of hooking up. The author also argues that colleges and universities need to create more opportunities for students to meet and interact in safe and respectful ways.

Smart Swipe is an important and timely book that provides a much-needed exploration of college hookup culture. The book offers a nuanced understanding of this complex phenomenon and offers a number of recommendations for how to improve hookup culture on college campuses.

Reviews

"Smart Swipe is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the hookup culture on college campuses. The author provides a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of this complex phenomenon, offering valuable insights into the motivations, behaviors, and consequences of hooking up."

- Amy Lefko, PhD, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of California, Berkeley

"Smart Swipe is an important and timely book that sheds light on the often misunderstood world of college hookup culture. The author offers a balanced and insightful analysis of this complex phenomenon, drawing on a wide range of research and interviews with students, faculty, and administrators."

- Lisa Wade, PhD, Professor of Sociology, Occidental College

Smart Swipe: An Exploration of College Hookup Culture

by Valerie McPherson

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	392 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	190 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE