19min chapter

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Roxane Gay on “Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminist Reckoning with America’s Gun Problem”

Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

CHAPTER

Empowerment Through Gun Culture

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between gun ownership and identity, particularly from a Black feminist perspective. Through personal narratives and societal critiques, the speaker reflects on trauma, empowerment, and the impact of gun culture on individual lives. The chapter also addresses the contradictions in how gun ownership is marketed to women, highlighting broader themes of race, gender, and the necessity for agency in the face of violence.

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