Trends in Women's Gun Ownership, 1973–2002 |
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| Authors: | David Bugg Philip Q Yang |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Sociology and Social Work , Texas Woman's University , P.O. Box 425887, Denton , TX , 76204–5887 Phone: (940) 898–2052 Fax: (940) 898–2052 E-mail: DBugg@mail.twu.edu;2. Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Work , Texas Woman's University , P.O. Box 425887, Denton , TX , 76204–5887 Phone: (940) 898–2054 Fax: (940) 898–2054 E-mail: pyang@mail.twu.edu |
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| Abstract: | In recent years controversy has arisen over whether the rate of women's gun ownership has increased over time. While media reports claimed a rising trend in women's gun ownership, existing scholarly studies found stable rates over time. This paper investigates the issue using the 1973–2002 General Social Survey data. Our bivariate analysis reveals a declining trend in female gun ownership, especially in recent years. The logistic regression results indicate that holding relevant variables constant, the probability of female gun ownership decreases over time. Comparisons are also made with men. Similar results for male gun ownership are obtained. Possible explanations and implications of findings are discussed. |
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