Gunwielding women challenged societal norms from "summary" of Pistols and Petticoats by Erika Janik
The idea that women could handle a gun was once unthinkable. Women were expected to be delicate and passive, not capable of wielding a weapon. However, throughout history, there were women who challenged this societal norm. They refused to be confined to traditional gender roles and instead took up arms to defend themselves, their families, and their communities. These gunwielding women were often seen as outlaws or troublemakers by society. They were breaking the rules, stepping out of line, and defying expectations. But to them, it was a matter of survival. They were faced with threats to their safety and well-being, and they were not willing to sit idly by and wait for someone else to protect them. These women we...
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