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Prominent UK anthropologist, Dr. Anne Fox, released her paper on the underlying causes of violence and anti-social behaviour in the night time economies of Australia and New Zealand this week.
The paper draws on extensive field research in both countries and over 20 years studying drinking cultures and human behaviour. In the paper, Dr. Fox delivers new insights and suggests practical measures to change culture and reduce harms.
“In a nutshell, the central point of my report is that it’s the wider culture that determines the behaviour whilst drinking, not just the drinking”, Dr. Fox said.
“I use a range of international examples, demonstrating without question that violence and anti-social behaviour are not the inevitable consequences of a vibrant night time economy.
“Cultural attitudes and norms play a defining role. Only by understanding these underlying drivers can a community hope to make lasting improvements to the way people behave when they are out at night.”
It is important to note that Dr. Fox’s report was commissioned by Lion as part of a project initiated mid-2012 to identify solutions to issues of violence and anti-social-behaviour in the night time economy.
“We acknowledge the problems associated with excessive drinking and we work hard, collectively and independently, to play a role in reducing them”, Lion Beer, Spirits and Wine Australia Managing Director, James Brindley said.
“A vibrant and safe night time culture is crucial to the long-term sustainability and prosperity of our businesses, and we are committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to reduce harm.
“While we do not present the report as the sole perspective on these issues, Dr. Fox’s report delivers many valuable answers to these questions, enhancing our understanding and offering clear, practical solutions,” Mr. Brindley concluded.
The full paper can be found below.
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