Swipe Left. Dating Apps Have Killed Romance
Description
Every day, more and more people are turning to dating apps to find love. More than 49 million Americans—almost one out of six—have given digital dating a try. But are dating apps really designed to promote long-lasting romance? Apps like Tinder and Bumble make finding a date as easy as swiping right, while digital platforms like Match.com and OkCupid use specialized algorithms to help users find the perfect partner, regardless of age or personal preferences. Proponents of these apps and sites argue that they connect people with highly specific interests, whether it’s single parenthood, a gluten-free lifestyle, or a devotion to Ayn Rand. But critics argue that online dating is rife with sexism, racism, and misogyny, and that dating apps ultimately create a culture that prioritizes sex over committed and lasting love. Have dating apps killed romance?
Runtime
1 hr 44 min 16 sec
Subjects
- Technological innovations (514)
- Interpersonal relations (422)
- Psychology (828)
- Interpersonal attraction (54)
- Technology (1161)
- Social psychology (195)
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