Abstract
This study examines the impact of masculinity and femininity on violence enacted while under the influence of alcohol. Our
review of the literature, data analysis, and interpretations are framed by feminist pathways theorizing and a critique of
existing gender research in the area of alcohol use and violence. Data come from a survey of Midwest university students (N = 422). The relationships between masculinity, femininity, heavy episodic drinking and three forms of alcohol-related violence
(against strangers, friends/acquaintances, and intimate partners), are assessed with a series of logistic regressions. Results
suggest that even when controlling for sex, gender is an important predictor for alcohol-related violence. We situate these
findings within a sociology-of-gender framework.
review of the literature, data analysis, and interpretations are framed by feminist pathways theorizing and a critique of
existing gender research in the area of alcohol use and violence. Data come from a survey of Midwest university students (N = 422). The relationships between masculinity, femininity, heavy episodic drinking and three forms of alcohol-related violence
(against strangers, friends/acquaintances, and intimate partners), are assessed with a series of logistic regressions. Results
suggest that even when controlling for sex, gender is an important predictor for alcohol-related violence. We situate these
findings within a sociology-of-gender framework.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-23
- DOI 10.1007/s12147-011-9102-7
- Authors
- Robert L. Peralta, Department of Sociology, The University of Akron, Olin Hall 247, Akron, OH 44325-1905, USA
- Valerie J. Callanan, Department of Sociology, The University of Akron, Olin Hall 247, Akron, OH 44325-1905, USA
- Jennifer L. Steele, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Walsh University, Betzler 122, North Canton, OH 44720, USA
- Lia Chervenak Wiley, Department of Sociology, The University of Akron, Olin Hall 247, Akron, OH 44325-1905, USA
- Journal Gender Issues
- Online ISSN 1936-4717
- Print ISSN 1098-092X