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Alicia Denby, Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology, Manchester Metropolitan University

Why being single might feel empowering as a woman in your 20s, but not your 30s

Who are you calling cat lady? Josep Suria/Shutterstock

If you’re a woman in your 20s, being single may feel like an empowering lifestyle choice. Taking smug delight in the recent Vogue article, Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?, you can rest assured that you’re independent, self-sufficient and living your best life.

From influencer Florence Given’s mantra to “dump him”, to Sabrina Carpenter denouncing the “manchild” and TikTok trends like “boy sober” and “elective celibacy” gaining traction, singlehood has been rebranded as a time for self-love, self-prioritisation and personal growth.

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