Read the posted article on Social and Cultural Aspects of Drinking

1. How does the article suggest the role alcoholic beverages plays on developing symbolic roles?  Describe how alcoholic beverages can be a situational definer, a status indicator,a statement of affiliation, and a gender differentiator.  

2. In the article it discusses the role of drinking places and the impact of drinking culture. What does the article state as the 4 significant general conclusions that can be drawn about the role of drinking places on social and cultural drinking habits?

3. In the article it refers to transitional rituals and significant transitions that are ritualised in some form in every society.  Specifically the article refers to Life-Cycle Transition, Lifestyle Transition, and Habitual Transition. Explain these 3 transitions.

4. In a paragraph or two explain your own personal background and experiences and describe the role alcoholic beverage play in your social and cultural events.  If you by chance you happen to come from a cultural background where alcohol is not consumed, explain the reasons why it is not accepted and then list the beverage you do consume at these events.

Attachment:- Article_Social and Cultural Aspects of Drinking.rar