Sexism in Practice: Feminist Ethics Evaluating the Hookup Culture

作者: Kelly

DOI: 10.2979/JFEMISTUDRELI.28.2.27

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摘要: Hooking up—the practice of pursuing sexual activity without any expectation a relationship—has become fixture the U.S. college experience, resulting in an identifiable hookup culture across country that can and should benefit from feminist analysis. Sociological research reveals this appeals to students by ostensibly providing greater independence than traditional relationships. An outside analysis these claims, however, demonstrates heterosexual operates decidedly sexist fashion. In fact, four common features culture: lack commitment, ambiguous language, alcohol use, social pressure conform, all undermine freedom, equality, safety women on campus. intentionally perspective is unique position highlight critique faults additional resources theology ethics have potential help change sexism practice.

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