Report title in the original language
Masculinity, aggrieved entitlement, and violence: considering the Isla Vista mass shooting
Description
This article examines the relationship between masculinity, aggrieved entitlement, and violence through a thematic analysis of the manifesto of the Isla Vista mass shooter, Elliot Rodger. It explores how constructions of masculinity, gender expectations, feelings of exclusion, and perceived grievances contributed to the development of a violent worldview and the justification of violence.
Related topic
Lone Actors and Mental Health Issues
Link
Language:
English
Date:
07-07-2026
Proposed by:
PPHS
Source:
NORMA: International Journal for Masculinity Studies, 2018