Title: Race and Gender – Mass Shootings
Headings: Race and Gender
Race and Gender
Role of Race in Mass Shooters
Role of Gender in Mass Shooters
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Content: According to the Mother Jones database, only 2 women since 1982 have committed mass shootings. Additionally, a Crime and Law Enforcement statistic found that from 1982 to February of 2018, men have committed about 94 mass shootings while women have committed about 2 mass shootings. Making men responsible for approximately 90% of mass shootings. According to criminologist James Alan Fox, women tend to see violence as a last resort while men use violence as an offensive weapon. Women are more likely to share their feelings and have stronger support systems. On the other hand, men tend to be more comfortable around firearms than women. For instance, men own guns at almost triple the rate of women in the U.S. Recent studies have shown that 62% of gun owners are men while 22% are women. Many people believe that higher levels of testosterone lead to aggression, which would explain why males are more likely to commit mass murders. However, recent research indicates that testosterone is likely a result rather than a cause of violent behavior. The term hegemonic masculinity describes how our society and gender roles are created to ensure male power.