SOCI 3860 Quiz: Sociology of Alcohol & Drug Use Study Guide 4

• School: University of Georgia
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOCI 3860
• Professor: Roman

Document Summary

Soci 3860 sociology of drug and alcohol use. Early 1900s : creates icon of drunk father by male was main destructor of families (he spends family $, avoids family interaction by long visits at saloon, often violent & abusive when returns) Alcohol destroys family & thus threatens future social structure. Replaced wctu as most shutting down saloons protect family by limiting money spent on alcohol at saloons. Increase profits & reduce problems of drunkenness for owners and operators of industries. Attack source of non- productivity : saloon drinking influential temperance organization.