Lisa Wade

Wade is an associate professor of sociology at Occidental College and the author of American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus.

Recent Articles

Why Colleges Should Get Rid of Fraternities for Good

'Reform is simply not possible'

By Lisa Wade

The Birth of College Party Culture

Thanks to everything from pop culture to college propaganda, when students arrive on campuses today they expect–with varying levels of inclination and trepidation–to have a really good time, filled with sex, booze and partying.But this...

By Lisa Wade

The Sex, Booze and Entitlement of American Colleges

A demographic shift in the late 18th century meant socializing took precedence over studying

By Lisa Wade
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