Role Of Alcoholism In Russian Masculinity
Andrew McClarren
December 11, 2014
RUS 100
Alcoholism and Masculinity
Each country around the world has its own social issues and stigmas. Prior to choosing the topic of alcoholism and masculinity in Russian culture, I was entirely unaware that this was such a pressing issue. A large majority of people consider Russia as being a cold place with strong, burly men, which in many ways is true. It is also true that these men really enjoy a tall glass of vodka; hold the tonic, hold the lime, just straight vodka (and a lot of it). Men in Russia are held to a high standard of masculinity and these men in particular are experiencing overwhelmingly troubling effects of alcoholism. Due to this growing problem, Russian stands as having the largest gap in life expectancy between men and women, a difference of fourteen years. The population is quickly on the decline as a higher number of citizens (men in particular) are dying than are being born (LeDuc). The issues associated with alcoholism in men within Russia are increasing quite quickly and need to be taken under control. …show more content…
But not to get the wrong impression, Russian men do not feel they are superior to women, but that it is their duty as men to protect them and watch out for them. Men in Russia actually hold marriage and a relationship with a women as something of great value and worth, thus they always wish to be perceived by others as strong and masculine for the sake of a woman’s well-being and happiness. And in many ways it is important for Russian men to feel and take pride in their masculinity. One of the most masculine things a man can take part in is drinking, which is why the rate of alcoholism is so high
December 11, 2014
RUS 100
Alcoholism and Masculinity
Each country around the world has its own social issues and stigmas. Prior to choosing the topic of alcoholism and masculinity in Russian culture, I was entirely unaware that this was such a pressing issue. A large majority of people consider Russia as being a cold place with strong, burly men, which in many ways is true. It is also true that these men really enjoy a tall glass of vodka; hold the tonic, hold the lime, just straight vodka (and a lot of it). Men in Russia are held to a high standard of masculinity and these men in particular are experiencing overwhelmingly troubling effects of alcoholism. Due to this growing problem, Russian stands as having the largest gap in life expectancy between men and women, a difference of fourteen years. The population is quickly on the decline as a higher number of citizens (men in particular) are dying than are being born (LeDuc). The issues associated with alcoholism in men within Russia are increasing quite quickly and need to be taken under control. …show more content…
But not to get the wrong impression, Russian men do not feel they are superior to women, but that it is their duty as men to protect them and watch out for them. Men in Russia actually hold marriage and a relationship with a women as something of great value and worth, thus they always wish to be perceived by others as strong and masculine for the sake of a woman’s well-being and happiness. And in many ways it is important for Russian men to feel and take pride in their masculinity. One of the most masculine things a man can take part in is drinking, which is why the rate of alcoholism is so high