If females were the majority of mass shooters, the world would treat it very differently. There would be no long delays in public debate, no endle
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If females were the majority of mass shooters, the world would treat it very differently. There would be no long delays in public debate, no endless detours about “sexual identity” or other stall tactics. Instead, women as a whole would be blamed, mothers would be shamed, and society would demand swift change.
We know this because when men shirk their responsibilities for children they had a hand in creating, women get blamed. Every problem with youth is because of children being raised by “single moms”.
Because males are the overwhelming majority of mass shooters, the response is often padded with excuses:
- “He was lonely.”
- “He struggled with identity.”
- “He had a rough childhood.”
These diversions blur the focus and stall progress, allowing cycles of violence to continue.
The Cost of Distraction
Every time the conversation gets redirected away from patterns of male violence, women and children lose.
Families remain unsafe.
Communities lose trust.
Survivors are silenced.
Male violence is not a mystery. It is a pattern. But instead of addressing it head-on, too many leaders exploit it—using tragedy as a platform for visibility, political gain, or money. That means more violence against men, women, and children; not less.
The Way Forward
We need to shift the focus back where it belongs:
Accountability for male violence.
Investment in prevention and intentionally creating safety—not more excuses.
Support for Survivors who are too often ignored.
The stall tactics must end. Women, children, and communities cannot afford any more delays.
✨ Reflection Question for Readers:
What excuses have you noticed being made for male violence? How can we respond without getting pulled into those distractions?