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Problem
Recently Active Shooter rates have been on the rise, while general Homicide rates keep decreasing. Research into the reasons for these crimes, the means through which they are executed, and the motivation of killers has been undertaken. The research base rests upon examining different theories of motivation that make people commit these crimes. Then the authors compare theoretical findings to the actual state of things and make conclusions as to how Active Shooter rates could be diminished. The influence of Cancel Culture is believed to be a factor that subconsciously pushes people toward committing Active Shooter crimes.
Comments: The problem statements do not fully agree with the title as the article centers upon examining different theories and making recommendations on how to prevent these crimes. ‘Cancel Culture’ is mentioned as one of the possible reasons and is not given due prominence within the article. However, the article is educational since it allows readers to ponder why such crimes take place and what society can do to combat them.
Review of Literature
Several articles are especially relevant for this study as they help to underpin the hypothesis of the study and give proof that it is worthy. The article by Cliff (2021) “Teaching the Active-Shooter Generation” looks upon what educational means lay the ground for the Active Shooter movement. It provides evidence that educational background, as well as the culture in which the individuals grow, can help to form certain deviant stances. In a sense, ‘Cancel culture’ can subconsciously push people to these crimes.
The second article by Silver et al. (2018) called “A study of the pre-attack behaviors of active shooters in the United States between 2000 and 2013” looks upon what behavioral patterns can be characteristic of shooters. It is relevant for the study since it allows to connect the theories examined in the study with the actual behavior of shooters. The third article, called “Hate crimes in transition” by Levin & McDevitt (2020), looks at the motivation behind shooting crimes and provides proof for the theories covered in the study.
Objectives
Specifically, the study sought to determine: (a) the effect social surroundings in general and Cancel culture, in particular, have on Active Shooter rates (b) motivation behind these shootings and to what extent this motivation can be nurtured by the society; (c) what are the means through which these crimes are executed; (d) what can be done to prevent these shootings.
Comment: The author’s objectives were answerable, and they chose to obtain them by applying different theories. The hypothesis that Active Shooters can be subconsciously influenced by Cancel Culture was tested and found proof in psychological theories.
Hypothesis
This research tested hypotheses that Active Shooters were influenced by societal culture, within which Cancel Culture plays a prominent part.
Comments: The purpose was clearly and concisely stated and agreed with the title. It was limited to the researchers’ capabilities and resources.
Methodology
The study involved applying psychological theories to trace the connection between Shooter crimes and Cancel culture. The study showed how these theories served to explain the connection. Moreover, means, motivation, and methods of prevention were examined in the study. The basis for this examination was a literary overview and evidence gathered through statistical means.
Comments: The methods used to gather the data for this article were clearly explained. The basis for the application of different theories was clearly stated, statistical data were taken from credible sources.
Findings
It was found that Cancel Culture has a subconscious influence on Active Shooter rates. Among other factors that may be responsible for the increasing number of these crimes were named stigmatization, social distancing, and inability to cope with difficulties. The main motivation behind these crimes was found desire to take revenge. The means through which the crimes were executed were mostly guns, the easy access to which fosters criminal activities.
Comments: The findings were well organized, sectioned, and reported objectively. The findings were proved by statistical data gathered from credible sources.
Summary
The summary of the article is posted on the first page and clearly sets the topic of the investigation, methods used, and the results received.
Conclusions
Conclusions and implications were formulated, taking into consideration psychological theories and statistical data. The blend of these two lines of approach helped to prove beyond doubt the influence of Cancel Culture on Shooter crime rates.
Comments: The conclusions were based on the findings, logically stated, and included a discussion of
Possible prevention means of these crimes.
Recommendations
The authors recommend conducting an empirical case study to provide proof for their findings.
Comments: The recommendations were limited to an empirical case study and called for additional research in the area. My recommendations are that the hypothesis is further tested in real life, and if proven correct, the influence of Cancel culture on adolescents should be limited.
Refences
Cliff, C. (2021). Teaching the Active-Shooter Generation. New England Journal of Higher Education.
Silver, J., Simons, A., & Craun, S. (2018). A study of the pre-attack behaviors of active shooters in the United States between 2000 and 2013.
Levin, J., & McDevitt, J. (2020). Hate crimes in transition.