Gay Bars
- 1 October 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Drug Issues
- Vol. 14 (4) , 637-653
- https://doi.org/10.1177/002204268401400404
Abstract
The gay bar is the centre of social life for many homosexuals. Since drinking problems are reported to be greater among the homosexual population than the general public, a description of the gay bars is provided as a possible starting point for studying the problem. Using the available literature, an international and a North American gay bar guide, and ten years participant observation, we describe the bars and the drinking and other behaviours of their clientele.Keywords
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