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A young man with light brown hair and a beard lies on his back on a blue-and-white checkered blanket, smiling gently while resting his head in a woman’s hands and lap. Her arms wrap around his head affectionately, creating a relaxed and intimate moment.

The End of the Boyfriend Era

As young women become more independent—financially, socially, and politically—the cultural implications of cis-het relationships has changed. What once symbolized safety, stability, and status now feels optional, even fraught, especially as conservative backlash and online misogyny rise among young men.

Society & Culture

Claudia Jobi

Nov 184 min read

Taylor Swift performs on stage wearing a white sequined outfit and thigh-high boots, flanked by dancers dressed in tuxedos and top hats. One dancer holds her at the waist while another gestures with arms raised during the theatrical routine.

August Slipped Away: Redefining Marriage in the Swift-Kelce Era

How Swift and Kelce’s engagement rewrites the script on love, power, and equality

Society & Culture

Jessica Shih

Sep 304 min read