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Sexual Awakenings are Enhanced by Tinder
When people hear the word college a few things come to mind: exams, hefty student loans, and maybe even sexual promiscuity. The liberation of high school graduates into an arena of simulated independence gives an opportunity for sexual expression as well as exploration. That being said, the existence of dating apps like Tinder, give college students an even easier time at finding consenting partners to do so.
Monogamy is Discouraged by Tinder
In addition to aiding students in finding sexual counterparts, it also seems to encourage hookups and random meetings as opposed to steady and secure relationships. More and more college age students are preferring to live bachelor or bachelorette lifestyles instead of settling down with someone. With dating apps that literally provide thousands of willing partners with the swipe of a finger, it is no wonder why people don’t see the point of buying the cow anymore when they can literally get the milk for free.
Tinder Causes Low Self Esteem
This aspect may come out of nowhere, especially when looking at my other ideas, but it does have its place. An important part of relationships is oneself, as RuPaul puts it “If you don’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?”. Tinder commodomizes our sexuality, the fact that a person can deem another’s worth with a swipe left or right, is and should be concerning. Not only that, but the aftermath of prolonged sexual promiscuity is found to be a sign of low self-esteem, and the two often go hand in hand.
1.) Working Hypothesis one:
Dating apps like Tinder have created a more predominant hookup culture that thrives on college campuses.
1a.) Working Hypothesis two:
College is a time of exploration and freedom, and Tinder can help a student to navigate their sexual awakening.
2.) Topic for Smaller Papers
The Difference Between Dating Sites and Dating Apps
Websites like match.com and eharmony proudly boast about high levels of “second dates” and even successful marriages. This could be attributed to the culture they themselves hold. A dating site, not only can require financial investment, but personal investment as well. A person would have to sit down, take time, and have a meaningful conversation with their matches. While a dating app can be quickly installed on a cell phone (often for free) and dozens of matches can be made within seconds often based on looks alone.
Cause and Effect Argument
I mentioned earlier about the relationship between Tinder and low self-esteem. When people are college aged (18-22ish) they are still battling with rampant issues dealing with self image and self love. Accessing an app like Tinder may seem like an outlet for cheap sex and approval, but typically ends up exacerbating any pre-existing dissatisfaction.
Rebuttal Argument
On the contrary, Tinder is encouraging college students (many of whom can become anti-social during their educational years) to go out and meet new people. In addition, there is no guarantee that a Tinder date will not lead to a steady relationship, it just seems as though evidence proves otherwise.
3.) Current State of Research
I am looking forward to writing this paper, at first I picked the topic out of a whim, but now I have found there is a lot more available for me. There are quite a few articles I have already found to be quite detailed and helpful in supporting my arguments. There are also many angles I can choose to make those arguments from. In addition, the topic is so relevant that I can pull in many media references that will help the reader to internalize the information and really identify with my content.
Rowan Counterintuitive 