Commentary
One Man Asks: Are We Finally Ready to Put Shooters’ Gender at Center of Gun Debate?
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“It’s the masculinity, people.”
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“It’s the masculinity, people.”
The paradox of displaying support for the victims while simultaneously reinforcing objectification of women was not the only example of hypocrisy on display.
The day still haunts me–from 25 years ago–when my junior high school went into lockdown after a mass shooting at the nearby grade school. Now, after Newtown, women with children are taking responsibility for getting something done.