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The Women of the 1920s Who Defied Prohibition

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The Impact of Prohibition on Women's Drinking Habits

This chapter explores how prohibition affected the types of alcohol available to women, from the scarcity of beer, cider, and wine to the prevalence of boot-legged gin. It also discusses the role of women in popularizing cocktails and their involvement in speakeasies.

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