Ansari, Aziz, and Eric Klinenberg. Modern Romance. Penguin Press, 2015. Modern Romance explores the nature of today’s relationships. Throughout the book, Aziz Ansari and Eric Klinenberg examine the effect technology has had on modern-day relationships. With each chapter, they compare courtships and dating methods of today and in the past. Using several anecdotes, charts, and journal references, Modern Romance finds that technology-mediated relationships are gaining popularity. However, it also argues that in-person interaction can never truly be replaced.
Comedian Aziz Ansari and New York sociologist Eric Klinenberg together present a funny, informative, and organized account of America’s changing landscape. Although …show more content…
Throughout the paper, Cacioppo contrasts marriages and offline and online venues which would be helpful in understanding the difference between the two. I can show the transition of relationships from primarily public venues to private venues. I will also use his research to formulate my argument on the effects and long-term implications of online dating
D'Costa, Krystal. “Catfishing: The Truth About Deception Online.” Scientific American Blog Network, Scientific American, A Division of Nature America, Inc., 25 Apr. 2014, blogs.scientificamerican.com/anthropology-in-practice/catfishing-the-truth-about-deception-online/.
This article by Krystal D’ Costa points out the increased risk of deception online. She specifically explains the term “catfishing” in the context of online dating. Throughout her article, she explains using statistics the probability of deception through social media. She also specifically highlights ways in which online daters can be deceived.
Since this is a blog, it is a popular source. D’ Costa is a writer for Scientific American as well as an anthropologists. As it is intended for a more general audience, the article is informal and uses basic language. Although the article is not scholarly, the information provided is descriptive, clear, and well-thought out. The voice of the author is evident as she includes humor and …show more content…
As a result of the lessened importance of family relations and religious affiliation in today’s society, people are more willing to turn to the internet for a romantic partnership in times of loneliness. The article also mentions how online dating makes it easier for users to meet people without the intimidation of face-to-face contact. People feel less vulnerable when they are online. As a psychologist herself, the author of the article also comments on how the patients she has who are not completely invested in online dating usually find them more