"Wine mom" is a term that is used to describe a typically upper middle class mother, often with young children, who turns to alcoholic drinks to cope with being over-worked or fatigued from parenting.[1][2][3] Alternatively, the term 'Wine Mom' may also be used as a label of self empowerment, or as a means of finding acceptance by others in a social group.[4] While this term is most frequently used to describe parents, its usage extends to other individuals as well.[4] The term may also be used in a self descriptive manner, and it is not necessary for a third party to label one as a "wine mom."[4]
History
editThe term "wine mom" first came into popular use during the COVID-19 pandemic, though the terms origins date back to at least pre-2016.[4][5]
Factors that have been considered relevant by commentators include:
- working full-time at home
- loneliness/lack of social interaction in a home or apartment due to COVID-19 restrictions or otherwise[6]
- being a single parent[7]
- raising one or more children concomitant to other parental duties
- lack of personal space or privacy
- social pressures or conformity to drink[8]
- general feelings of being overwhelmed[2]
- the perception that wine is a 'healthy' alternative to other alcoholic beverages, or more socially acceptable[9]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Montei, Amanda (18 August 2021). "I Became A Pandemic 'Wine Mom.' Here's What I Learned". www.huffpost.com. Huffington Post. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Irina. ""Wine Mom" Jokes Can Be Funny, But They Mask How Overwhelmed Mothers Are Right Now". www.msn.com. Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ Fetters, Ashley (23 May 2020). "The Many Faces of the 'Wine Mom'". www.theatlantic.com. The Atlantic. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d Becker, Hollee Actman. "Are You a Wine Mom? Here's How You Know". www.parents.com. Parents.com. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Abramson, Ashley. "The cheeky 'wine mom' trope isn't just dumb. It's dangerous". Washington Post. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Alter, Cathy. "This 'wine mom' never questioned her drinking. Then she stopped for a month". Washington Post. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Ward, Kate. "18 single mom survival tips from other single moms". www.care.com. Care.com. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Gillespie, Claire (20 November 2018). "Becoming Sober Made Me Realize How Problematic 'Wine Mom' Culture Really Is". www.self.com. Self.com. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Hughes, Locke. "The Best Wines for Your Waistline". www.shape.com. Shape.com. Retrieved 17 February 2022.