Blog post 6: Connecticut School Shooting - What Does This Event Teach Us About Violence in Society?

Violence (or more specifically gun related violence) is an increasingly concerning issue in American society. Historically, the US has always pushed for the independent possession of guns through organizations such as the NRA (National Rifle Association) and creating laws that dictate the right to bear arms. A majority of the American population relies on themselves for protection, as opposed to exploiting public services (ex. Police), thus it is not surprising that the amount of guns available is so incredibly high. In addition, American pop culture has introduced guns into the media as an appealing accommodation. Through popular films, music, magazines, and video games, guns have been integrated heavily into youth culture and subsequently have caused the statistics of gun related violence to increase. Thus it is not surprising that every year the United States has been in the spotlight for incidents such as the recent Connecticut shootings. This shooting has contributed to the consistent trend of violence in the United States, and proves that firearms and violence have successfully coalesced into American society .