Gautami Khosla, Jamnalal Bajaj School of Legal Studies, Banasthali Vidyapith University, Tonk, Rajasthan
ABSTRACT
The Prohibition was a period in American history, from 1920 to 1933, during which the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol were made illegal. While it was intended to reduce crime and social problems, the Prohibition had several unintended consequences, which had a counter-effect on its original goal. In this essay, we will explore the counter-effects of the Prohibition, including the growth of organized crime and an increase in alcohol consumption, which led to the eventual repeal of the Prohibition. While it was intended to reduce crime and social problems, the Prohibition had several unintended consequences, including the rise of organized crime and the increase in alcohol consumption.
One of the counter-effects of the Prohibition was the growth of the illegal alcohol industry, which led to an increase in organized crime. With the demand for alcohol still high, criminal organizations stepped in to supply it, leading to the rise of bootleggers, speakeasies, and other illegal enterprises. These groups operated with little regard for the law and were often violent, which contributed to an increase in crime rates during the Prohibition era.
Another counter-effect of the Prohibition was the increase in alcohol consumption among the general population. The ban on alcohol did little to discourage people from drinking, and many turned to illegal means to obtain it. The quality of the alcohol being produced was often questionable, which led to health problems and even death in some cases. Additionally, the Prohibition led to a culture of rebellion against authority, with people flaunting their disregard for the law by drinking and partying in secret.
Keywords: Prohibition, Counter effect, Ban, Prohis, G- men, Bootlegging, Corruption, Black market, Secret bars, Underground economy, Illegal alcohol trade, Gangster, Smuggling.
