Online dating

Riki Thompson's research is much more profound than the words 'online dating' might be able to suggest. In this video, she explains how her research can be both participatory and therapeutic, and how her findings yield all sorts of insights regarding normativity, algorithmically programmed ideology and the societal role of technology.

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“He’s a 10 But…” Discussing Relationship Discourse Online

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Clara Daniels
15/03/2023
10 minutes to read

This article shows how easily consumable trends such as “He’s a 10 but…” contribute to building dating discourse around an unachievable ideal and actively invite the audience to judge the statements made by the women involved in these interviews.

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Online dating with Babylon is Burning and Alex Schouten

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The Editors
23/05/2019

What are the do's and don't's of online dating? Diggit Magazine invited Alex Schouten in the studio of Babylon is Burning to give you scientific insight in the world of online dating. 

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Tinder privacy is not going to happen

Article
Nataliia Vdovychenko
10/05/2019
16 minutes to read

Tinder has managed to collect millions of users despite its disturbing lack of privacy. Why does Tinder fail to secure individuals' data, and why are users still willing to take the risk to keep swiping? 

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Online Dating

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Online dating has been around for a while and has led to various positive and negative experiences. Some find their one true love through online dating, some find the no strings attached romantic relationship they have been looking for and others get catfished.

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Online dating: a dangerous business?

Article
Marlyn Kemink
20/11/2017
7 minutes to read

Online dating seems to be the new kid on the dating block. However, this article goes into the history behind these recent developments and the risks related to it.

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Dating apps as part of our culture

Article
Manon Bijl
15/09/2017
13 minutes to read

Dating apps enable people to do things they have never done before. It are truly global products, but they only work because they are embedded in local (sub)cultural practices.