Hook Up Culture Summary

In his essay “ Hook-up Culture,” Jack Grimes tries to figure out why the generation of people right now are more interested in hook-ups rather than relationships, while arguing that hook-ups are more than just a fling but for fulfillment of personal needs. Grimes starts off by stating a reason for hook-ups being mostly hormones. Also, he talks about people who are into hook-ups might not have the commitment that relationships need. Next, hook-ups are roughly defined as casual sexual encounters that do not lead to anything in the future. Some pro’s Grimes talks about is having the liveliness of hook-up your letting someone else see what they usually can’t. Also getting closer to them, while getting the pleasure that they like you enough to