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New frontiers in alcohol and gender: The role of health promotion policy and practice in Australia
Author(s) -
Merlino Anthony,
Clifford Sarah,
Smith James A.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
drug and alcohol review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.018
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1465-3362
pISSN - 0959-5236
DOI - 10.1111/dar.13166
Subject(s) - health promotion , scholarship , promotion (chess) , alcohol consumption , public health , political science , public relations , health policy , psychology , medicine , environmental health , nursing , alcohol , law , chemistry , politics , biochemistry
Scholarship indicates that gender norms influence drinking behaviours, yet the consequences of this for health professionals and health promotion remains neglected. To address this gap, we discuss the implications of gender and alcohol consumption for Australian health promotion and practice. We convey how a more integrated public health approach, aimed at promoting healthy gender expectations and enhancing gender relations, is warranted. We also discuss how changing gender norms pose new challenges for health professionals. By confronting these contentious issues, this commentary helps the health sector consider innovative measures to combat alcohol‐related harms.