Meet market - Wikipedia Meet market From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search A meet market (or meat market) is a location or activity in which people are viewed as commodities, or a business like a nightclub where people typically look for a casual sex partner.[1] The term is also used metaphorically, for example, to refer to the process of deciding which man to "buy" for a husband,[2] or for finding a man to date at the grocery market.[3] In general, the term has evolved to mean a place or activity at which single people congregate,[4] and while formerly a pejorative has become neutral.[5][6] Original connotations[edit] The sexual revolution of the 1960s and the internal migration of Americans to big cities meant that singles events in mid and large-size cities quickly replaced local town activities where participants previously knew each other. By the 1970s, singles events had developed a reputation as a "ritual of lies and mistrust", replete with men in search of casual sex, cold and unfriendly women, and frequent misunderstandings.[7] Events and bars, lounges, and nightclubs frequented by singles became known as meet/meat markets, or places where attendees rapidly sized up members of the opposite sex with objectifying criteria, such as attractiveness, wealth, and fashion sense, before taking the time to get to know attendees on a deeper level.[8][9] Reclamation of term[edit] See also: Singles event In recent years, the term meet market has become neutral or even been reclaimed largely by commentators on the single scene and event promoters.[9]For example, a number of singles event promoters have chosen to name their events after some variation of the term. These uses include "Meet Market" for a singles mixer,[10] "Meet Market Adventures" for a company catering adventure experiences to singles,[11][12] and "'meet market' for Moses" for a Jewish singles event designed by religious organizations trying to ensure Jewish marriage and continuity.[5] Dating commentators and city guides now discuss meet markets in benign or positive terms, counseling readers to make use of meet markets to find a refined established gentlemen who desires marriage,[13] an enjoyable short-term young professional dating partner,[14] new friends of the same sex,[15] or a long-term committed relationship, if desired.[16] References[edit] ^ Meat market, The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th ed., at Dictionary.com ^ Janice Lieberman and Bonnie Teller, How to Shop for a Husband: A Consumer Guide to Getting a Great Buy on a Guy, 2009, p. 82 ^ Joy Browne, Dating for Dummies, 2nd ed., 2005, p. 76 ^ Going it Alone, Newsweek, vol. 92, iss. 10-18 ^ a b Richard W. Flory and Donald Earl Miller, GenX Religion, 2000, p. 209 ^ Bob Sehlinger, Deke Castleman, and Muriel Stevens, The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2010, 2009, p. 265 ^ The Singles Dance: A ritual of lies and mistrust, Human Behavior, vol. 7, 1978 ^ Mary Jo Deegan, American ritual dramas: social rules and cultural meanings, 1989, p. 36 ^ a b Caroline Tiger, How to Behave Dating And Sex: A Guide to Modern Manners for the Socially Challenged, 2006, pp. 16, 51 ^ Chandra Thomas, Fire Proof, Atlanta, November 2007, p. 60 ^ Michelle Waitzman, Sex in a Tent: A Wild Couple's Guide to Getting Naughty in Nature, 2007, p. 155 ^ Meet Market Adventures: We bring adventure to the single life!, Meet Market Adventures ^ John T. Molloy, Why Men Marry Some Women and Not Others: The Fascinating Research That Can Land You the Husband of Your Dreams, 2004, p. 147 ^ Eve Zibart, The Unofficial Guide to Washington, Part 3, 2009, p. 375 ^ Jerusha Stewart, The Single Girl's Manifesta: Living in a Stupendously Superior Single State of Mind, 2005, p. 27 ^ Alison Blackman Dunham, The everything dating book: meet new people and find your perfect match!, 2005, p. 18 v t e Interpersonal relationships Types of relationships Significant Domestic partnership Boyfriend Girlfriend Cohabitation Monogamy Open marriage Family Marriage Husband Wife Soulmate Siblings Cousin Widowhood Casual Open relationship Gold digging Enjo kōsai Sexual partner One-night stand Friendship Kinship Non-monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Polygamy Romantic friendship Same-sex relationship Courtesan Cicisbeo Concubinage Seraglio Plaçage Marriage à la façon du pays Gigolo Mistress Royal Favourite Maîtresse-en-titre Sugar baby/Sugar daddy/Sugar momma Distant Divorce Stranger Marital separation Romantic relationship events Bonding Courtship Dating Mating Romance Breakup Annulment Divorce Separation Meet market Singles event Wedding Feelings and emotions Affinity Attachment Compersion Intimacy Jealousy Limerence Love Passion Platonic love Unconditional love Human practices Bride price Dower Dowry Hypergamy Infidelity Repression Sexual activity Transgression Relationship abuse Child abuse Dating violence Domestic violence Elder abuse Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Meet_market&oldid=957942546" Categories: Human sexuality Interpersonal attraction Interpersonal relationships Navigation menu Personal tools Not logged in Talk Contributions Create account Log in Namespaces Article Talk Variants Views Read Edit View history More Search Navigation Main page Contents Current events Random article About Wikipedia Contact us Donate Contribute Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file Tools What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Permanent link Page information Cite this page Wikidata item Print/export Download as PDF Printable version Languages Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски Edit links This page was last edited on 21 May 2020, at 06:52 (UTC). 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