Date of Award

6-1989

Degree Type

Master's Essay - Restricted

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Education

First Advisor

Carl G. Thom

Abstract

In the past two decades there has been an increased sensitivity to the issue of female alcoholism. While women account for almost half of those with drinking problems, they are underrepresented in treatment programs. (Hennecke & Gitlow, 1 985)

In the area of alcohol rehabilitation it appears that the facilities, programs, and methods of treatment were originally designed with male alcoholics in mind. There appears to be resistance to changing the traditionally accepted assumptions and methods which characterize today's treatment facilities.

This paper attempts to explore the ways in which treatment facilities and counselors can best meet the special needs of female alcoholics. It attempts to identify specific issues that may be related to this particular population. In addition, it tries to identify alternative, gender-sensitive modes of treatment for the female alcoholic.

It is important to point out that female alcoholics are a heterogeneous group, and thus the treatments identified may not be appropriate for all women.

Comments

An Essay submitted to the Graduate School, Marquette University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Education, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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