From Freedom Fighters to Terrorists: Women and Political ViolenceWomen have participated in political violence throughout history. Yet women as active proponents and perpetrators of political violence and terrorism is not widely accepted. Viewed as being forced by partners, sexually abused or brainwashed, the possibility of political motives is not often considered. Eager utilizes a framework to analyze women engaged in political violence in different contexts to examine structural variables, ideological goals of the organization and personal factors which contribute to involvement.Case study rich, this informative read provides an indispensable guide to examining women's role in left/right wing engagement, ethno-nationalist/separatist violence, guerrilla movements and suicide bombers. |
Contents
Women and LeftWing Political Violence | 27 |
Dupes of Men or Willing Participants? RightWing Women | 71 |
Women and Wars | 93 |
Women and Ethnonational | 133 |
Analyzing the Aberrant Womans Paradox | 171 |
Concluding Thoughts on Women and Political Violence | 213 |
Other editions - View all
From Freedom Fighters to Terrorists: Women and Political Violence Dr Paige Whaley Eager Limited preview - 2013 |
From Freedom Fighters to Terrorists: Women and Political Violence Paige Whaley Eager Limited preview - 2016 |
From Freedom Fighters to Terrorists: Women and Political Violence Paige Whaley Eager Limited preview - 2016 |
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