Facebook, Foursquare, Snapchat, eHarmony, Tinder, and other social media sites, have revolutionized the ways in which people, particularly those under 40, approach dating. In this new world of high-tech dating, emoticons, relationships statuses, sexting, apps, user profiles, friend requests, and tagged photos, have dramatically altered the rules of engagement. Today, people have far more available information about potential mates than at any time in the past—just consider how common the practice of Googling someone is these days. But new technology also means new standards. Just what are the spoken and unspoken rules of dating in the age of social media? What are some of the potential pitfalls of dating via technology? For example, what must you contend with that older generations did not? Finally, where is all of this headed? How will all of this affect the way we look at sex, marriage, and relationships in the future?
Include at least two of the following in your discussion:
- "A Definitive Etiquette Guide for Coules on Social Media" (Atlantic)
- "10 Tips for Dating in the Social Media Age" (Mashable)
- "Why the Future of Online Dating Relies on Ignoring You" (Forbes)
- "How Facebook Ruined Dating (and Breaking Up Too)" (Buzzfeed)
- "A Million First Dates" (Atlantic)
- "The Evolution of the Online Dating Experience" (UX Magazine)
- "Headless Torsos: How Smart Phone Apps Have Changed Dating for the Worse" (Huffington Post)
Required:
- MLA Style
- Works cited
- Two full pages in length
Due: Th 02.06
No comments:
Post a Comment