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Roxane Gay on Guns, Kamala & Media

On with Kara Swisher

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Standing Grounds: Race, Rights, and Gun Ownership

This chapter examines the challenges and dangers that Black individuals encounter while asserting their right to self-defense, illustrating this with poignant case studies. It also considers the intersection of gun ownership and women's rights, delving into the empowerment and anxiety surrounding personal safety in racially charged contexts. By critiquing societal perceptions and the complexities within feminist ideologies, the chapter questions traditional beliefs regarding self-defense and pacifism.

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