In recent studies and writing, the topic of college campus
hookups has become popular.
Between 2000 and 2006, only a few articles discussed this hookup
culture. However, from 2007-2013, 84
scholarly articles were published (Parry).
Parry’s article, Study Casts
Skeptical Light on Campus ‘Hookup Culture’, discusses the different
outlooks on hooking up. Hooking up is an
ambiguous word to begin with, because many interpret what it means. Hooking up ranges from making out to having
sex in the context of Parry’s article.
Parry discusses
Martin A. Monto’s study. Monto writes, “young
people are less likely to be married or to have a regular sexual partner” (Parry). Hooking up with another person does not bond
them into a relationship. If people are
hooking up with many others, it may damage their motivation to find a spouse
or even to maintain steady relationships.
Other opinions presented in Parry's article argue that this hookup phenomenon is no more
present today than it was in past generations.
Students are also less likely to have sex more than once per week than
in the past (Parry). The hookup culture
is present on campuses, but not as much as some think.
Because I
hold the belief that sex is for marriage and having only been at college for
six weeks – I am no expert on this topic.
I have seen some aspects of the hookup culture Parry discusses. Those who are known for hooking up on campus tend
to be avoided by others. There are many
stereotypes associated with hooking up such as having loose morals and being
uncommitted. Beyond that, hooking up
takes time away from studies and involvement in campus activities. Parry describes the different views on hookups. Whether they are more common today or not,
hookups can be detrimental to studies, future relationships, and personal
development.
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