The reality of women and booze has never been pretty, writes cultural historian Lynn Stuart Parramore for NBC News THINK. Binge drinking in particular puts women at risk for a variety of health problems, and alcohol remains a major factor in rape culture. Now, a new movement is examining sobriety through a feminist lens. By shifting their relationship to alcohol, women can redefine who they are in a patriarchal culture, writes Parramore. For more cultural and social commentary, sign up for the weekly THINK newsletter. |
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