Closet drinkers: Alcohol use disorder among women in Delhi

Teemol Thomas, Roshni Nair-Shaikh

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)171-188
Number of pages18
JournalThe Indian Journal of Social Work
Volume80
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2019

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