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In recent years, feminism has influenced dating expectations worldwide, including in China, where traditional gender norms have long dictated romantic relationships. Women have increasingly challenged conventional scripts that require men to be financial providers by offering to split bills and rejecting customs like betrothal gifts. However, many still adhere to other traditional expectations, such as … Continue reading “The Danger of Partial Feminism in Dating: When Women Give More and Get Less”

Sexual assault is often framed as an individual experience, but its effects extend far beyond survivors, impacting entire social networks. Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan’s Sexual Citizens highlights the emotional saturation that occurs in campus communities, where the frequency of assault overwhelms students’ ability to support one another (Hirsch and Khan 214). The emotional … Continue reading “The Hidden Burden: Emotional Saturation and the Ripple Effect of Sexual Assault on College Campuses”

Alcohol and sex are deeply intertwined in American college culture. It’s common to hear stories of drunken hookups, morning-after regrets, and, tragically, sexual assaults where alcohol played a role. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), nearly half of sexual assaults on college campuses involve alcohol. However, in Sexual Citizens, Hirsch … Continue reading “The Intersection of Alcohol, Consent, and Sexual Assault in American Culture”

Virginity. It’s a word that’s loaded with cultural, religious, and social meanings—yet ask ten people what it actually means, and you might get ten different answers. For something that’s supposed to be straightforward, the concept of virginity is anything but. Let’s take a look at how people define virginity, why technical virginity exists, and why … Continue reading “What Is Virginity Anyway? The Complexities of a Simple Label”

In the game of blackjack, players must decide whether to hit or stand—a choice that mirrors the modern dating dilemma. Should one settle with their current partner or take a chance in hopes of finding someone better? This uncertainty often leaves individuals caught between commitment and the allure of endless possibilities. In today’s fast-paced world, … Continue reading “Balancing Choices and Commitment in the Modern Pursuit of Happiness”