Descriptor
| Alcohol Abuse | 1 |
| Alcoholic Beverages | 1 |
| Alcoholism | 1 |
| Drinking | 1 |
| Films | 1 |
| Males | 1 |
| Mass Media Role | 1 |
| Popular Culture | 1 |
| Social Attitudes | 1 |
| Social Influences | 1 |
Source
| Journal of Alcohol and Drug… | 1 |
Author
| Wedding, Danny | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedWedding, Danny – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 2000
Examines the way alcohol use has been portrayed in films with particular emphasis on the western genre. Saloons, bar fights, and town drunks are all staple features of the genre, a genre that has contributed significantly to the prevailing image of masculinity. This paper argues that these images influence and shape contemporary attitudes about…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholism, Drinking
