Men tend to be the majority or most aggressive users of drugs including cannabis. Cannabis is considered one of the few anadromous drugs, and thus should have little gender disparity, this is contradicted as cannabis follows the same trend of male dominance in consumption of, leading to the research into female aversion or their attraction to cannabis use, their reasons for their action, their handling of a gendered drug culture and how characteristics of gender are executed, disputed and revised. Key concepts and theoretical frame. The use of feminist and critical theories to work through their various concepts. The legal reality of cannabis use in Norway and the social stigma of it, even though recreational cannabis use comes with low prevalence and legal ramifications. Both the Norwegian government and the Norwegian population don’t support legalisation of cannabis. Nordic gender equality with its high ranking of such, have been shown to have created ‘egalitarian new man masculinity’ where gender equality is supported; this ideology has been linked with the cannabis culture and users, practically being seen as ‘masculine cool’, as opposed to other alcohol and drug …show more content…
It is useful for individuals such as policy makers and those who work intimately with individuals, who are disadvantaged, have been othered or have othered. This research has confirmed yet expanded on gendered drug use and would be useful into researching strategies or practices which prevent inequalities in drug use. Having read this article I am surprised that females can be generally quite anxious about unrestrained drug use and prefer to have boundaries to follow. I believe this research should follow up on female’s preference of restraints in other unconventional