Substance use & misuse
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Substance use & misuse · May 2015
Historical ArticleAlcohol and Femininity in Sweden c. 1830-1922: An Investigation of the Emergence of Separate Drinking Standards for Men and Women.
This paper discusses changing views about gender and drinking in Sweden c. 1830-1922. The author posits that the emergence of bourgeois morals in the 19th century were associated with a decline in the tolerance for female alcohol consumption, and also shows how the values, norms, and activities of the temperance movement interconnected with religion and notions of purity. ⋯ The study was financed by the Swedish Research Council, 2009-2012. Study limitations are also noted.