Why does dating feel harder than ever for Gen Z? This episode features a conversation with sociologist and researcher Kelsey Eyre Hammond from the American Enterprise Institute’s Survey Center on American Life to explore new data from their latest report: The State of American Romance. We break down what’s fueling Gen Z’s “romantic recession”—from the rise of dating apps and shifting gender norms to political polarization and digital disconnection.
In this episode:
The intersection of dating, politics, and gender expectations
Why dating apps aren't the easy fix we thought they were
How Gen Z’s socialization and values are reshaping romance
The intersection of dating, politics, and gender expectations
What we can do to support healthier, more authentic connection
Read the report from AEI here: The Romantic Recession
