Is Hooking Up on College Campuses More Beneficial to Female or Male Undergraduates? The culture on college campuses has changed drastically within the last several decades. One major aspect of this development is the tradition of dating. Since the 1960s, the explanations of dating have completely changed (Gross, 2005). It is now much less common for students to date with the idea of developing long term relationships. It is becoming much more likely for students to “hook-up” rather than partake in a traditional heterosexual dating relationship (Gallagher, 2015). According to Cherlin (2012), hooking up is defined as a sexual encounter without expectation of further involvement. Hooking up is not meant to result in a serious relationship; it is meant to be enjoyed by the people that are involved. In other words, hookups are a synonym for casual, consensual sex. One or both parties are in agreeance that they do not want to develop any long term, monogamous relationship, nor do they have any desire to take on the responsibilities for any unplanned, negative consequences, such as pregnancy or
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Women who engage in hookups regularly are more likely to be labeled whores, and stigmatized as sexually loose rather than men who engage in similar behaviors. On college campuses, young women are more vulnerable and they are more likely to be troubled by the ambiguity of a hookup. According to multiple studies conducted by Bogle (2008), young women tend to have low self-esteem because they seek commitment from hookups, rather than young men. Females prefer a sense of security which often means having a steady boyfriend. “When asked about relationship goals, men’s goals usually involve some type of sexually accomplishment, whereas females focus more on companionship, nurturing, and adventure” (Bradshaw, Kahn, and Saville,
Women who engage in hookups regularly are more likely to be labeled whores, and stigmatized as sexually loose rather than men who engage in similar behaviors. On college campuses, young women are more vulnerable and they are more likely to be troubled by the ambiguity of a hookup. According to multiple studies conducted by Bogle (2008), young women tend to have low self-esteem because they seek commitment from hookups, rather than young men. Females prefer a sense of security which often means having a steady boyfriend. “When asked about relationship goals, men’s goals usually involve some type of sexually accomplishment, whereas females focus more on companionship, nurturing, and adventure” (Bradshaw, Kahn, and Saville,