Labor of Love: The Invention of Dating by Moira Weigel

Labor of Love: The Invention of Dating

Moira Weigel

320 pages first pub 2016 (view editions)

nonfiction feminism history sociology challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Labor of Love: The Invention of Dating is ideal for readers curious about how cultural shifts and economic forces shape romantic norms, blending historical insight with feminist analysis to challenge assumptions about modern relationships.

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"Does anyone date anymore?" Today, the authorities tell us that courtship is in crisis. But when Moira Weigel dives into the history of sex and romance in modern America, she discovers that authorities have always said this. Ever since young men a...

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informative: 95%

reflective: 86%

challenging: 18%

funny: 18%

hopeful: 13%

lighthearted: 13%

sad: 4%

tense: 4%


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