Girls with Guns

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The book explores the complex interplay between state violence and gender inequalities, focusing on the experiences of armed civilian women, female soldiers, and gun control opponents. It examines how feminism and femininity are navigated by women in a gun-obsessed culture, highlighting the challenges posed by gender, class, race, and nationalism. Through a comparative analysis, it delves into the struggles of diverse women as they confront traditional gender roles and the realities of gendered violence in contemporary America.