Hookup Culture – Freedom or False Empowerment?
Description
Hookup culture is increasingly visible among young people navigating dating apps, campus life, and shifting views on sex. For some, it represents freedom, sexual liberation, and the breaking of outdated norms. For others, it can feel empty, pressured, or even harmful, raising questions about whether it truly empowers or simply repackages old pressures in new ways.
In this episode, we unpack the complexities of hookup culture—how double standards, emotional readiness, and personal values shape these experiences. Through stories, reflections, and critical discussion, we explore how young people can approach intimacy in ways that respect their boundaries, emotional wellbeing, and sense of self.
Credits
Host: Ransford Owusu-Ansah
Panellists: Prince, Margaret, Jemima, Hannatu, Kenneth, Jemaimah & Francisca
Producer: Michael Tetteh Doku
Music
Intro – The Curious Ring
Interlude – Fefe Na Efe by Tic Tac & Tony Tetuila
Closing – Olivia by Lasmid
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