Daniel Webster (Australian National University): Publications - PhilPeople

Australian National University

Regular Faculty

Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Areas of Interest

Social and Political Philosophy

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Differences in Perceptions of Gun-Related Safety by Race and Gun Ownership in the United States
with Julie A. Ward, Mudia Uzzi, Talib Hudson, and Cassandra K. Crifasi

Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics 51 (1): 14-31. 2023.

Motivated by disparities in gun violence, sharp increases in gun ownership, and a changing gun policy landscape, we conducted a nationally representative survey of U.S. adults (n=2,778) in 2021 to compare safety-related views of white, Black, and Hispanic gun owners and non-owners. Black gun owners were most aware of homicide disparities and least expecting of personal safety improvements from gun ownership or more permissive gun carrying. Non-owner views differed. Health equity and policy oppor…Read more
Motivated by disparities in gun violence, sharp increases in gun ownership, and a changing gun policy landscape, we conducted a nationally representative survey of U.S. adults (n=2,778) in 2021 to compare safety-related views of white, Black, and Hispanic gun owners and non-owners. Black gun owners were most aware of homicide disparities and least expecting of personal safety improvements from gun ownership or more permissive gun carrying. Non-owner views differed. Health equity and policy opportunities are discussed.

Applied Ethics Philosophy of Race