Literature Synthesis
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March for Our Lives and Gun Control Legislation
Choumana Augustin
FIU
CCJ4497
Rosa Chang, Ph.D.
03/23/25
Annotated Bibliography
Jensen, K. (2023). “Our Pain Makes Us Family”: March For Our Lives and the constitutive role of gun violence trauma in youth publics. Communication and the Public, 8(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/20570473231186839
This source examines the March For Our Lives rally and how shared gun violence trauma helped youth establish a broad political alliance. The article addresses youth activism and political participation in gun violence prevention. It demonstrates how collective trauma affects public discourse and policy demands and how personal gun violence experiences mobilize young people into activism.
Stone, E. M., Barry, C. L., Crifasi, C. K., Webster, D. W., Vernick, J. S., & McGinty, E. E. (2020). Support for gun policies among young adults in the U.S., 2017–2019. Preventive Medicine, 135, 106094. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106094
This study examines young adults' attitudes toward gun policies before and after the Parkland shooting, showing their generally lower support for firearm regulations compared to older adults. It covers generational gun policy changes and significant shootings' impact on public opinion. The research demonstrates that young individuals do not support severe weapons restrictions despite direct experience with gun violence, underlining the complexities of adolescent political involvement.
Samuels, J. T. (2020). Interest-driven sociopolitical youth engagement: Art and gun violence prevention. Journal of Media Literacy Education, 12(2), 80–92. https://doi.org/10.23860/jmle-2020-12-2-7
The National Youth Art Movement Against Gun Violence is used to illustrate how youth utilize art and media to fight gun violence. It covers creative action and alternative political involvement among youth. The study suggests that public art and digital media can facilitate youth-led social change and policy conversations.
Pallin, R., Aubel, A. J., Knoepke, C. E., Pear, V. A., Wintemute, G. J., & Kravitz-Wirtz, N. (2021). News media coverage of extreme risk protection order policies surrounding the Parkland shooting: a mixed-methods analysis. BMC Public Health, 21(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11909-z
This study examines media coverage of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) after the Parkland incident to demonstrate how mass shootings influence firearm policy. It applies to the subtopic of media effect on gun policy and popular views of firearm regulations. The findings support the argument that news framing influences gun violence legislation, boosting conversations on preventive measures like ERPO regulations.
Sato, Y., & Haselswerdt, J. (2022). Protest and state policy agendas: Marches and gun policy after Parkland. Policy Studies Journal, 50(4). https://doi.org/10.1111/psj.12463
This research shows that pro-gun control marches promote state-level gun legislation. It applies to the subtopic of protest movements and their effectiveness in shaping firearm legislation. The study indicates that organized public demonstrations, especially following mass shootings, persuade politicians to pass or revise gun control laws, demonstrating the power of collective action.
Grene, K. L., Dharani, A. S., & Siegel, M. B. (2023). Gun violence prevention policy: Perceived and actual levels of gun owner support. Preventive Medicine Reports, 35, 102324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102324
This study explores the discrepancy between gun owners' actual and perceived support for firearm safety regulations, revealing that many favor policies they publicly oppose. It covers misperceptions in public opinion and how social norms shape policy arguments. The research suggests that gun owners may secretly favor gun control laws but publicly oppose them owing to social norms.
Grene, K., Amani Dharani, & Siegel, M. (2023). Gun owners’ assessment of gun safety policy: their underlying principles and detailed opinions. Injury Epidemiology, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40621-023-00430-z
This research examines gun owners' support for firearm legislation and how different provisions affect them. It applies to the subtopic of policy design and public acceptance of gun regulations. The findings support the argument that effective firearm legislation should address gun owners' complex concerns and that legislative success depends on addressing specific elements rather than assuming uniform opposition or support.
Dziobak, M. (2023). #NeverAgainMSD and the March for Our Lives Movement: American Youth for Gun Control. Ad Americam, 24, 15–32. https://doi.org/10.12797/AdAmericam.24.2023.24.02
This article discusses the March for Our Lives campaign and its influence on gun reform after the Parkland tragedy. It addresses youth-led activism and social movements impacting firearm laws. The study shows that grassroots organizing may affect policy by shaping public discourse and legislative initiatives through youth-driven protests.
Shah, M. A., & Khan, Z. (2023). The Role of Youth Activism in Facilitating Social Change: A Catalyst for Transformation in the Contemporary Era. Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 4(4), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.575688089
This article examines how teenage activism has changed gun control, climate change, racial justice norms, politics, and laws. It relates to digital activism and how social media mobilizes young advocates for legislative reforms. The research shows that internet platforms increase young involvement in policymaking, giving activists a greater voice in calling for systemic change.
Ulrich, M. R. (2023). FOREWORD Finding Balance in the Fight Against Gun Violence. The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 51(1), 7–13. https://doi.org/10.1017/jme.2023.37
This article covers rising U.S. firearm fatalities and legal impediments to gun control. It addresses firearm control and Second Amendment policy issues and legal controversies. The study shows that legal precedents like recent Supreme Court judgments impair gun violence prevention, showing the complicated link between constitutional rights and public safety.
References
Dziobak, M. (2023). #NeverAgainMSD and the March for Our Lives Movement: American Youth for Gun Control. Ad Americam, 24, 15–32. https://doi.org/10.12797/AdAmericam.24.2023.24.02
Grene, K. L., Dharani, A. S., & Siegel, M. B. (2023). Gun violence prevention policy: Perceived and actual levels of gun owner support. Preventive Medicine Reports, 35, 102324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102324
Grene, K., Amani Dharani, & Siegel, M. (2023). Gun owners’ assessment of gun safety policy: their underlying principles and detailed opinions. Injury Epidemiology, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40621-023-00430-z
Jensen, K. (2023). “Our Pain Makes Us Family”: March For Our Lives and the constitutive role of gun violence trauma in youth publics. Communication and the Public, 8(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/20570473231186839
Pallin, R., Aubel, A. J., Knoepke, C. E., Pear, V. A., Wintemute, G. J., & Kravitz-Wirtz, N. (2021). News media coverage of extreme risk protection order policies surrounding the Parkland shooting: a mixed-methods analysis. BMC Public Health, 21(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11909-z
Samuels, J. T. (2020). Interest-driven sociopolitical youth engagement: Art and gun violence prevention. Journal of Media Literacy Education, 12(2), 80–92. https://doi.org/10.23860/jmle-2020-12-2-7
Sato, Y., & Haselswerdt, J. (2022). Protest and state policy agendas: Marches and gun policy after Parkland. Policy Studies Journal, 50(4). https://doi.org/10.1111/psj.12463
Shah, M. A., & Khan, Z. (2023). The Role of Youth Activism in Facilitating Social Change: A Catalyst for Transformation in the Contemporary Era. Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 4(4), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.575688089
Stone, E. M., Barry, C. L., Crifasi, C. K., Webster, D. W., Vernick, J. S., & McGinty, E. E. (2020). Support for gun policies among young adults in the U.S., 2017–2019. Preventive Medicine, 135, 106094. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106094
Ulrich, M. R. (2023). FOREWORD Finding Balance in the Fight Against Gun Violence. The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 51(1), 7–13. https://doi.org/10.1017/jme.2023.37