Critically explore the gendered performance of alcohol consumption practices amongst young adults (Women=/men)

Overview

Introduction:

a little background information,

an explanation of any key terms and

a road map of your essay (IOW how you will be responding to the question)

Main body:

Structured and logical discussion

Conclusion

using key conceptual perspective

1) Social practice theory: Theorists- Giddens, Bourdieu, Shove. Examples: Hennell et al, Supski & Lyndsay, Meier et al, Blue et al.

2) Masculinities and femininities (gender performances): theorists- Connell, Butler, Campbell. Examples: DeVisser, Hennell et al., Nicholls

3) Class: Theorists: Skegg Examples: Haydock, McCulloch

4) Culture of intoxication.

5) Neoliberalism and individual responsibility (responsibility and rationality)