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Ethnicities and Intoxication

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This chapter explores the diverse ways in which alcohol use and intoxication are understood within the context of Aotearoa (New Zealand), among indigenous peoples, and, with a particular emphasis among Māori (Indigenous person or people in Aotearoa). In doing so, this chapter highlights the intersectionality between ethnicity, alcohol use and intoxication through discussion of historical and contemporary perspectives as well as various cultural, social and political contexts. Importantly, indigenous and Māori alcohol use is predominantly understood in the context of problem use and associated harms. While this is a significant area of concern, broader exploration of the ways in which indigenous peoples understand the roles and functions of alcohol, as well as intoxication, is needed to provide a more nuanced understanding of alcohol use among indigenous people, including Māori.

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Herbert, S., McCreanor, T. (2020). Ethnicities and Intoxication. In: Hutton, F. (eds) Cultures of Intoxication. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35284-4_8

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