The portrayal of female terrorists in the media: Similar framing patterns in the news coverage of women in politics and in terrorism
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The mass media typically depict women terrorists as interlopers in a male domain though women are among the leaders and followers of terrorist organization throughout the history of modern terrorism. A comparison of the framing patterns in the news about women in politics and the stereotypes in the coverage of female terrorists demonstrates similarities in the depiction of these legitimate and illegitimate political actors.
Publication Name: Studies in Conflict and Terrorism
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1057-610X
Year: 2005
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Women and organized racial terrorism in the United States
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Women's involvement in racial terrorism from the immediate post-Civil War to the present is examined. Although organized racial violence by women has increased over time, this trend might not continue in future.
Publication Name: Studies in Conflict and Terrorism
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1057-610X
Year: 2005
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Terrorism and beyond: A 21st century perspective
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The author discusses the development of terrorism as a field of research and study. Topics include hijackings, antiterrorism, and terrorist methods.
Publication Name: Studies in Conflict and Terrorism
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1057-610X
Year: 2001
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