Document Type
Article
Disciplines
International Law
Abstract
Terrorism is a topic that commands a great deal of attention in the twenty-first century. However, much of the conversation is focused upon male terrorists and the global efforts to thwart them. This Note addresses the rarely discussed involvement of women in terrorism and how their involvement should shape future counterterrorist efforts. Section I explains the roles that women take on in a variety of terrorist organizations around the world. It also addresses the changes that made both women and terrorist groups appealing to one another. Section II discusses how United States antiterrorist practices are male-centric, as well as the ways that these practices could be improved upon to take female terrorists into account. Finally, Section III explores how the United Nations has dealt with terrorism and women to date, ending with a discussion of how female terrorism could be more effectively combated in the future.
Recommended Citation
Lavina, Rachael, "Women in Terrorism: How the Rise of Female Terrorists Impacts International Law" (2015). Connecticut Journal of International Law. 548.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/cjil/548
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