Part 4/14:
- Accessibility to High-Status Men: Social media gives high-status men unprecedented reach, enabling them to connect with numerous women effortlessly.
By around 2005-2006, social media began to serve as a new arena for validation. Over time, this led to a rise in dating apps like Tinder and its counterparts, which initially promised a revolutionary way to meet women but ultimately benefited only the highest tier of men—those with status, confidence, and access to platforms that such apps favored.
Consequences: