Strained Masculinity and Mass Shootings: Toward A Theoretically Integrated Approach to Assessing the Gender Gap in Mass Violence

Recent work by Allison and Klein examining violence and homicide introduced the concept of strained masculinity, a theoretical integration of general strain theory and hegemonic masculinity. Using qualitative data collection (n = 63), the current study considers strained masculinity themes in the co...

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Main Author: Morgan, Skyler (Author)
Contributors: Allison, Kayla ; Klein, Brent R.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Homicide studies
Year: 2024, Volume: 28, Issue: 4, Pages: 441-467
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
theoretical integration
General Strain Theory
gender gap
hegemonic masculinity
MASS shootings

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