Closet drinkers: Alcohol use disorder among women in Delhi

Thomas, Teemol and Nair-Shaikh, Roshni (2019) Closet drinkers: Alcohol use disorder among women in Delhi. The Indian Journal of Social Work, 80 (2). pp. 171-188. ISSN 2456-7809

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Abstract

This article is based on a study on alcohol consumption among Indian women. The available data on women alcoholics is scarce and veiled under the stereotypical image of the ‘righteous’ Indian woman. Indian society frowns upon women who drink, forcing them to remain closet drinkers. The participants of this research study comprised a total of ten women and two key informants. The study found that alcoholism among women is an emerging issue of concern and that there is a dearth of rehabilitation facilities exclusively catering to women. For a better understanding of the pattern, profile and nature of the problem, more studies in the field need to be encouraged.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Social Work
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	10 Oct 2024 12:30
Last Modified:	14 Oct 2024 00:02
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/96981
DOI:	10.32444/IJSW.2019.80.2.171-188

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