Women who engage in hookups regularly are more likely to be labeled whores, and stigmatized as sexually loose rather than men who engage in similar behaviors. On college campuses, young women are more vulnerable and they are more likely to be troubled by the ambiguity of a hookup. According to multiple studies conducted by Bogle (2008), young women tend to have low self-esteem because they seek commitment from hookups, rather than young men. Females prefer a sense of security which often means having a steady boyfriend. “When asked about relationship goals, men’s goals usually involve some type of sexually accomplishment, whereas females focus more on companionship, nurturing, and adventure” (Bradshaw, Kahn, and Saville,
Women who engage in hookups regularly are more likely to be labeled whores, and stigmatized as sexually loose rather than men who engage in similar behaviors. On college campuses, young women are more vulnerable and they are more likely to be troubled by the ambiguity of a hookup. According to multiple studies conducted by Bogle (2008), young women tend to have low self-esteem because they seek commitment from hookups, rather than young men. Females prefer a sense of security which often means having a steady boyfriend. “When asked about relationship goals, men’s goals usually involve some type of sexually accomplishment, whereas females focus more on companionship, nurturing, and adventure” (Bradshaw, Kahn, and Saville,