Gun Culture in the USA. The Initial Print News Coverage of the Parkland High School Shooting and Further Frames (original) (raw)

2019, Gun Culture in the USA. The Initial Print News Coverage of the Parkland High School Shooting and Further Frames

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This paper examines the media coverage of the Parkland high school shooting, focusing on the print news articles that shaped public perception of gun violence and gun culture in the United States. It analyzes the framing of gun-related issues in the context of societal safety and child protection, highlighting the impact of significant incidents on public discourse regarding gun control. By discussing historical and contemporary legal interpretations of the Second Amendment, the paper critiques current gun legislation and advocates for reforms based on comparative analysis with international responses to similar crises.

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