‘singlism’

  Some researchers have argued that ‘singlism’(please read this article to get a better understanding of the concept: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/201809/singlism-how-serious-is-it-really) is prevalent in the US and around the world. What are your thoughts? Why might someone be afraid of being single? How are singles discriminated against in your culture? Does sex/gender and/or age have anything to do with it?