Travel, Tinder and Gender in Digitally Mediated Tourism Encounters

James, Donna; Condie, Jenna; Lean, Garth L

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-6876-9_4

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“…Women's inclination to self-present and interact will likely decrease in spaces where they clearly risk being harassed and unwillingly sexualized (James et al, 2019), which in conclusion is a widespread phenomena on the present Nordic LGBTQ dating scene.…”

Section: Disrespecting Womenmentioning

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Mind, Body and Boundaries: Self-Presentation on the Nordic LGBTQ Online Dating Scene

Miller

2019

Front. Psychol.

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Online dating is continually on the rise and nowadays a widely used and accepted way to find different kinds of companionship. This relatively new interpersonal phenomenon has provided an especially important virtual space for non-heterosexuals. Previous research on behaviors and trends on dating communities online for sexual minorities has focused primarily on sites for gay men in Anglo-Saxon countries. The purpose of the present study is to examine self-presentations on the Nordic LGBTQ online dating scene and possible gender-dependent differences in self-presentation. The Nordic countries are commonly perceived as progressive in issues regarding gender equality and LGBTQ rights. The countries on average also have low population density with large rural areas and consequently limited scenes for non-heterosexuals. A testimony of this is the study's selected dating site, which is based in Sweden but encompasses the neighboring countries and markets itself as a Nordic meeting venue. The present study embarks on new territory within psychology-, gender-, and queer research by examining self-presentations on a mixed-gender LGBTQ dating site, situated in the supposedly liberal Nordic countries. Based on qualitative and quantitative data from a stratified sample of 716 cis-gendered, predominantly Swedish online dating profiles, on a wellestablished Nordic online dating site for non-heterosexual men and women, statistical calculations and a thematic analysis (TA) were executed. The findings show that central self-presentations concern mind versus body, lust and longings, and boundaries, where gender frequently functions as the dividing line. Women self-present more through personality and romantic longings compared to men, who to a higher degree emphasizes body, and lust. Self-presentation is also expressed through resistance against boundary-breaking contact on the site. The boundaries that are guarded regard age, anti-racism and most pronounced-boundaries against male harassment of nonheterosexual women. The implications of self-presentation, possible discrimination and misrepresentation on the Nordic LGBTQ online dating scene are discussed.

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Section: Disrespecting Womenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mind, Body and Boundaries: Self-Presentation on the Nordic LGBTQ Online Dating Scene

Miller

2019

Front. Psychol.

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“…Online dating appears to be a successful medium for pursuing enduring romantic relationships as well as casual sex relationships [ 27 , 40 , 65 – 69 ]. In studies assessing motives behind online dating, the majority of respondents report wanting to find a romantic relationship, with smaller numbers specifically seeking casual sex relationships [ 70 , 71 ]. Although there are some financial and physical-safety risks associated with in-person meetings subsequent to an online match (e.g., [ 27 , 32 , 70 ]), 66% of online daters in the U.S. have gone on a date with someone met through a website or app [ 28 ].…”

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Mobile sex-tech apps: How use differs across global areas of high and low gender equality

Gesselman

Druet²,

Vitzthum

2020

PLoS ONE

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Digital technologies are increasingly intertwined into people's sexual lives, with growing scholarly interest in the intersection of sex and technology (sex-tech). However, much of the literature is limited by its over emphasis on negative outcomes and the predominance of work by and about North Americans, creating the impression that sex-tech is largely a Western phenomenon. Based on responses from 130,885 women in 191 countries, we assessed how women around the world interact with mobile technology for sex-related purposes, and whether in areas of greater gender inequality, technological accessibility may be empowering women with knowledge about sexuality. We investigated women's use of technology to find sexual partners, learn about sex and improve their sexual relationships, and track their own sexual health. About one-fifth reported using mobile apps to find sexual partners. This use varied by region: about one-third in Oceania, one-fourth in Europe and the Americas, and one-fifth in Asia and Africa. Staying connected when apart was the most commonly selected reason for app use with a sexual partner. About one-third had used an app to track their own sexual activity. Very few reported that the app they used to improve their sexual relationships was detrimental (0.2%) or not useful (0.6%). Women in countries with greater gender inequality were less likely to have used mobile apps to find a sexual partner, but nearly four times more likely to have engaged in sending and receiving sexts. To our knowledge, this study provides the most comprehensive global data on sex-tech use thus far, demonstrates significant regional variations in sex-tech use, and is the first to examine women's engagement in sex-related mobile technology in locations with greater gender disparities. These findings may inform large-scale targeted studies, interventions, and sex education to improve the lives of women around the world.

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“…Beyond micro-level customer/provider routines, researchers may wish to challenge the growth assumptions inherent in the current business and management focus of ITT which can have negative environmental and social impacts (Prideaux, Thompson, and Pabel 2020). As we seek to reopen national borders closed by COVID-19 to tourists (https://reopen.europa.eu/en), the future ITT research may incorporate noncapitalist growth perspectives such as ecofeminism that seeks to jointly address the exploitation of both women and the environment that can result from increasing visitor numbers (James, Condie, and Lean 2019). Similarly, the issues of social justice that have sparked global protests have encouraged organizations to reflect on their societal role.…”

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Rethinking Knowledge Creation in Information Technology and Tourism

Cai

McKenna

Wassler

et al. 2020

Journal of Travel Research

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This letter is a rejoinder to Xiang, Fesenmaier, and Werthner (2020), who responded to our letter to the editor about knowledge creation in information technology and tourism (ITT) research (Cai and McKenna 2020). We believe the authors have misinterpreted our claims and failed to address our main points in relation to the lack of theoretical and methodological development of ITT. Therefore, we address and clarify some misunderstandings in their response. We also elaborate on our ideas for broadening the paradigmatic boundaries of ITT research and opening up potential topics to tackle wider social issues. In addition, we provide more guidance for the growth and development of ITT through broadening boundaries, methodology and theorizing, as well as knowledge dissemination.

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Travel, Tinder and Gender in Digitally Mediated Tourism Encounters

Cited by 9 publications

References 39 publications

Mind, Body and Boundaries: Self-Presentation on the Nordic LGBTQ Online Dating Scene

Mind, Body and Boundaries: Self-Presentation on the Nordic LGBTQ Online Dating Scene

Mobile sex-tech apps: How use differs across global areas of high and low gender equality

Rethinking Knowledge Creation in Information Technology and Tourism

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