Modern Wisdom #715 - Louise Perry - Are Women Actually Happy With Modern Dating?
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Dec 4, 2023 
Louise Perry, a writer and press officer for We Can’t Consent To This, discusses the stark realities faced by young women today. She highlights why 40% of young adults consider marriage obsolete and the trend towards platonic relationships versus traditional romance. The conversation dives into the effects of the MeToo movement on dating dynamics and the alarming rise in unhappiness among younger generations. Exploring societal pressures, Perry examines the impact of social media, beauty standards, and the need for a balanced perspective on modern relationships.
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Marriage's Perceived Usefulness
- 40% of young adults believe marriage is outdated, likely due to the high rate of children growing up without biological fathers.
- This suggests a mimetic desire, where reduced exposure to traditional family structures diminishes their appeal.
Mimetic Fertility
- Demographers incorrectly assumed a natural 2.1 child average; actual birth rates are crashing below replacement levels.
- Fertility is mimetic: people have children based on observed social norms, not innate drives, leading to a downward spiral.
Prudishness-Licentiousness Cycle
- Society cycles between prudishness and licentiousness; we're currently transitioning from the latter to the former.
- The pill and internet porn, unlike past eras, enable a more extreme, lasting licentiousness, potentially affecting societal shifts.
