Stigma behind Alcohol in US and its effect on Young Adults’ Binge Drinking
Alcohol is an important part of the social aspect in many cultures across the globe. It is often a pastime of many during various occasions. One could argue that it would be difficult not to see alcohol, in some way or another, on a day-to-day basis. However, particularly in the United States, there is a very negative stigma behind the aspect of drinking as a society, undermining the potential education of alcohol to the adolescents. The stigma of alcohol in the United States can be seen in the era of the Prohibition, where the manufacturing and selling of alcohol was not allowed. This event symbolizes the negative nature of attitudes towards alcohol. However, ironically, …show more content…
As the majority of students find themselves away from home for the first time, many often start drinking due to the relatively easy access to alcohol. In fact, there is a strong, intact culture behind binge drinking on college campuses. A lot of students even find themselves learning the wrong etiquette towards alcohol, as it was never taught to them beforehand. This is often due to the stigma and secretive nature of alcohol. The teaching of the proper understanding of alcohol is not integrated into society. There is a lag in teaching on an integral aspect of adulthood. This can be detrimental, as these attitudes will continue with them into their adulthood. Furthermore, these attitudes could be given to their children, creating a vicious cycle. Some may argue that drinking is simply a right of passage in college, but underage binge drinking is not in any aspect beneficial to anyone. It often only has negative outcomes for the students from alcoholism, missing classes and or assignments, and endangering themselves; therefore, it is important to try to understand the social aspect or sociological phenomenon causing these kinds of harmful actions in the adolescents of such a modernized society like the United States. This way, if a cause and effect relationship is established between the two, this caustic behavior could be …show more content…
Studying this matter in a sociological method can be beneficial due to the fact that the stigma surrounding alcohol is driven by society. The group affects the lives of everyone, including all the individuals it encompasses, and drives what is viewed as morally and socially correct. In the scheme of sociological examination, this topic exemplifies the influence that a socially driven attitude has on everyone. The current environment in the United States is not teaching environment for later alcohol consumption. Currently, the social construction surrounding alcoholism is one of enjoyment. However, the topic is dodged and often passed up when brought up in society. Conversely, the positive attitude of different countries in the integration of alcohol exemplifies the sociological aspect of the effect of culture and the group
Alcohol is an important part of the social aspect in many cultures across the globe. It is often a pastime of many during various occasions. One could argue that it would be difficult not to see alcohol, in some way or another, on a day-to-day basis. However, particularly in the United States, there is a very negative stigma behind the aspect of drinking as a society, undermining the potential education of alcohol to the adolescents. The stigma of alcohol in the United States can be seen in the era of the Prohibition, where the manufacturing and selling of alcohol was not allowed. This event symbolizes the negative nature of attitudes towards alcohol. However, ironically, …show more content…
As the majority of students find themselves away from home for the first time, many often start drinking due to the relatively easy access to alcohol. In fact, there is a strong, intact culture behind binge drinking on college campuses. A lot of students even find themselves learning the wrong etiquette towards alcohol, as it was never taught to them beforehand. This is often due to the stigma and secretive nature of alcohol. The teaching of the proper understanding of alcohol is not integrated into society. There is a lag in teaching on an integral aspect of adulthood. This can be detrimental, as these attitudes will continue with them into their adulthood. Furthermore, these attitudes could be given to their children, creating a vicious cycle. Some may argue that drinking is simply a right of passage in college, but underage binge drinking is not in any aspect beneficial to anyone. It often only has negative outcomes for the students from alcoholism, missing classes and or assignments, and endangering themselves; therefore, it is important to try to understand the social aspect or sociological phenomenon causing these kinds of harmful actions in the adolescents of such a modernized society like the United States. This way, if a cause and effect relationship is established between the two, this caustic behavior could be …show more content…
Studying this matter in a sociological method can be beneficial due to the fact that the stigma surrounding alcohol is driven by society. The group affects the lives of everyone, including all the individuals it encompasses, and drives what is viewed as morally and socially correct. In the scheme of sociological examination, this topic exemplifies the influence that a socially driven attitude has on everyone. The current environment in the United States is not teaching environment for later alcohol consumption. Currently, the social construction surrounding alcoholism is one of enjoyment. However, the topic is dodged and often passed up when brought up in society. Conversely, the positive attitude of different countries in the integration of alcohol exemplifies the sociological aspect of the effect of culture and the group