Moira Weigel's 'Labor of Love' explores how dating has evolved through socio-economic changes, particularly women entering the workforce. Amid the Great Recession and the rise of dating apps, Weigel challenges the notion that technology is ruining romance. Instead, she highlights that dating practices have always adapted to new cultural contexts, including shifts from traditional to modern gender roles. Weigel emphasizes the historical context for current dating struggles, suggesting that today's anxieties are deeply rooted in a broader social transformation rather than merely a byproduct of apps or algorithms.
"The intersection of those topics made me interested in this subject."
Weigel argues that courtship has evolved with women’s entry into paid work and consumer capitalism."
There is a promise that comes with these apps, but also a nostalgia for the past."
Dating anxiety is not just a modern struggle; it has roots in historical precedents."
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