NOTE: For Reflection 5, do either 5A or 5B—do not do both.
Bumble, Snapchat, eHarmony, Tinder, Grindr, POF, and other social media sites, have revolutionized the ways in which people, particularly those under 40, approach dating, love, and sex. In this world of high-tech dating, emojis, relationships statuses, sexts, user profiles, selfies, catfishing, and photo tags have dramatically altered the rules of engagement. Today, people have far more information available to them about potential mates than at any time in the past—just consider how common the practice of Googling someone is these days. But new technology also means new standards. Just what are the spoken and unspoken rules of dating (or hookups) in the age of social media? What are some of the potential pitfalls of dating via technology? For example, what must you contend with that older generations did not? Finally, where is all of this headed? How will all of this affect the way Americans look at sex, marriage, and relationships in the future?
Include at least two of the following in your discussion:
- "The Virtues and Downsides of Online Dating" (Pew Research Center)
- "Gay and Bisexual Male Teens Use Adult Dating Apps to Find Sense of Community, Study Shows" (Chicago Tribune)
- "How to Sext Safely, According to Cyberbullying Experts" (Vice)
- "How to Use Dating Apps Without Hurting Your Mental Health, According to Experts" (Time)
- "Forget Dating Apps: Here’s How the Net’s Newest Matchmakers Help You Find Love" (MITTechnologyReview)
Required:
- Approximately 2 pages
- MLA Style, including parenthetical citation and works cited
Due: Thu 11.11-Tue 11.16 (via Canvas)
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