Another day, another mass shooting by a disaffected, young Caucasian male, and another day of the aftermath.
Not to be flip, but we have blogged about the importance of work, the damaging effects of envy and the nature of male violence before.
Because, unfortunately, this has happened before.
Now, we don’t know the killer’s mental health history, or deep family history, or life history, but a few things are clear:
- He was sexually frustrated
- He was envious of those around him
- He was 22 years old
Conflict occurs when there is a deep disagreement between two sides of an issue about something that matters.
Conflict continues when there is no resolution—or reconciliation—for that disagreement and thus no opportunity for catharsis.
We have blogged before about the solution to all of this, and its men.
- Not changing the culture.
- Not blaming the use of guns.
- Not tearing down our already limited, mental health system.
- Not taking to Twitter.
Because, as necessary as all of those conversations may be, it is no substitute for grown, adult, emotionally literate, responsible men taking responsibility for their lives, their wives, their children and their communities.
And men must step up and do this, if conflicts (which begin internally and explode externally) such as the one that Eliot Rodger was clearly suffering from, will abate.
Because misogyny, anger, self-righteousness, envy, jealousy all start in the home.
-Peace Be With You All-
Jesan Sorrells, MA
Principal Conflict Engagement Consultant
Human Services Consulting and Training (HSCT)
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