WOMEN IN ALCOHOLIC PARTNERSHIPS – VICTIMIZED AND STIGMATIZED Cover Image

ВИКТИМИЗОВАНЕ И СТИГМАТИЗОВАНЕ ЖЕНЕ У АЛКОХОЛИЧАРСКОМ ПАРТНЕРСТВУ
WOMEN IN ALCOHOLIC PARTNERSHIPS – VICTIMIZED AND STIGMATIZED

Author(s): Slađana Dragišić Labaš
Subject(s): Evaluation research, Substance abuse and addiction, Victimology
Published by: Српско социолошко друштво
Keywords: victimization; stigmatization; women; alcohol; partnership;

Summary/Abstract: In this paper we strived to examine and therefore gain a deeper insight into the stigmatization and victimization of women living with an alcoholic partner by taking into account various perspectives. The association between alcohol consumption and violence against women has long been recognized, but wider social and legal support and protection followed rather late. Especially in developing countries, this serious problem has become one of the biggest health issues that is nonetheless still insufficiently investigated. High rates of aggressive and violent behavior of men towards women in partnerships have deep cultural and social roots, and this is additionally enhanced by the use of alcohol. The use of alcohol enhances violence against women and is therefore often justified which is obviously unacceptable. Women are victimized regardless of the position in these type of partnerships, namely irrespective of whether they themselves or addicts or are partners of addicted partners or husbands, because they often suffer psychological, physical and sexual violence.

  • Issue Year: 50/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 41-58
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Serbian