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This 4 page paper examines the first 165 pages of the Big Book to evaluate the truth of the observation that it appears to be geared exclusively towards middle-class, middle-aged, Christian, white men. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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its a model for most of the self-help groups that have followed. One of its tools is the "Big Book"-a volume that explains how AA got started, what the
twelve steps are; and shares personal stories of alcoholics and their struggles. This paper examines the first 165 pages of the Big Book to evaluate the truth of the
observation that it appears to be geared exclusively towards middle-class, middle-aged, Christian, white men. Discussion The Big Book is available on line, and reading through the first part of
it confirms the impression that it is slanted toward men; and specifically white, Christian, middle-class, middle aged men. First, the tone of the work is "preachy"; the author or
authors sound very much like a minister on Sunday morning spreading the word of salvation. Its also written in a very paternalistic style: the male author is handing
down instructions and telling others what they must do, based on his own experiences. This is a somewhat self-centered viewpoint. A reader can be forgiven for thinking the book is
aimed only at men because all of the chapters concentrate on examples of male alcoholics; the words "he," "him," and "his" appear constantly; and the experiences of the alcoholics all
discuss the impact of the mans drinking on his wife and children. Although the author makes an attempt to include women in a chapter called, of all things, "To
the Wives," we never hear of a woman alcoholics problems in any of the first 150 pages. The first chapter is "Bills story" and its told in first
person (Bill was one of the founders of AA). He recounts his life; how he was in the service in World War I and found alcohol as he was
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