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A Kind Of Peace : The Real World Of Firearms Owners, Zachary Miner
A Kind Of Peace : The Real World Of Firearms Owners, Zachary Miner
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
This dissertation addresses the topics of stigma and legal consciousness through close examination of the attitudes and life experiences of legal gun owners in upstate New York. Based in the symbolic interactionist tradition, and using a grounded theory approach, this project explores data gathered from participant-observation sessions, and semi-structured interviews with 37 participants. Analysis of this data reveals that respondents highlight safety, responsibility, skillful operation, and fun as the primary values they associate with the ownership and use of firearms. Additionally, in a departure from previous research in this area, respondents reported few individual experiences of social stigma, and engage …
Understanding Experiences Of The Lgbt Community In Turkey, Ahmet Ertugrul Akyol
Understanding Experiences Of The Lgbt Community In Turkey, Ahmet Ertugrul Akyol
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
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