Millennials experienced a moral panic surrounding hookup culture, characterized by excessive sexual behavior and scrutiny. Concerns included the belief that girls' clothing choices indicated promiscuity and the notion that their sexual histories would hinder future marriages. In contrast, Gen Z appears to engage in less sexual activity, with a significant decrease in romantic relationships compared to previous generations. Statistics indicate a growing number of unpartnered adults and a trend toward later marriages. Additionally, moral panics are fueled by fear and stereotypes, often attributing the shift to factors like porn and social media.
Moral panics thrive on fear and reduce their subjects to caricature. Commentators blame porn, or social media, or both.
The average college campus was a site of pure hedonism where girls screwed like boys and boys were addicted to porn.
A 2024 report found that only 56 percent of Gen Z adults said they were involved in a romantic relationship during their teenage years.
Most young adults still want to get married, but they're marrying later, if they marry at all. Birth rates are down.
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