A cultural revolution Hookups began to become more frequent in the 1920s, with the upsurge of automobiles and novel entertainment, such as movie theaters. Instead of courting at home under a parents watchful eye, young adults left the home and were able to explore their sexuality more freely.

Who invented hookup culture?

The rise of hookups, a form of casual sex, has been described by evolutionary biologist Justin Garcia and others as a cultural revolution that had its beginnings in the 1920s.