Gun Control Legislation/
School shootings in USA

Structural Functionalist

Doesn't apply

There is an imbalance in power,
therefore no equilibrium.

No trust means no mutual dependency.

Since guns are a problem, they're going
to create social change. Which disturbs
the cycle of interdependence.

When an individual has power, it affects
the way societies are supposed function.

Conflict

Applies

One side is demanding change due to
injustice they're experiencing.

There's a power imbalance, with one
side having more financial support.
Although, the odds are evening out.

Mirrors the conflict between the
Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat.

Feminism

The only thing that applies
in this situation is how both
genders are working on the
issue to insure everyone's
safety

Cultural Materialism

Applies

Guns are a big part of the USA's
culture and economy.

They're considered a power supply
that is necessary.

They have a big influence on who's
in power, be it NRA or one of two
people in a fight.

Cognitive

Applies

Movements, like March 4 Our
Live, are inspired by other protests.
Protesters know what to do from
historical or current movements.

The goal is to create positive
change and to make schools
safer.

From seeing the attention other
shooters get, a school shooter
gets encourage to open fire.

The goal is most likely to get
recolonized or it's an act of
revenge.

Humanism

Applies (to one side)

All sides have free will.

The March 4 Our Lives movement
and its activists is moving toward
self actualization. They're fighting
for a larger cause, trying t improve
their society (despite feeling unsafe)

The NRA and gun right
activists think more about
material things than improving
as a society. They're stuck in
the self-esteem part on Maslow's
pyramid.

Intersectionality

Somewhat applies, although it's
not the focus of this conflict.

The March 4 Our Lives movement
activists started as mostly just high
school students.

Their circles vary from one place
to another, as well as different
individual students. The discrimination
is mostly based on age and status, but
it's definitely doesn't stop there.