What's So Cultural About Hookup Culture- Exam 2

what does Lisa Wade argue

hookup culture is more than students choosing to have casual sex, it’s broader cultural environment that teaches students what kids of sexual behavior are normal, desirable, and socially acceptable

main argument

hookup culture shapes students’ choices by influencing the ideas, expectations, and behaviors available to them

how does culture act like a toolkit

culture is a toolkit of ideas, habits, and strategies people use to make sense of their lives and explain their actions

do students embrace hookup culture

not all students embrace it, the existence of a dominant culture doesn’t mean everyone supports it

culture shock

confusions or discomfort experienced when encountering unfamiliar cultural expectations