The Hidden Face of Terrorism [Recurso electrónico] PDF : An Analysis of the Women in Islamic State
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ArticleSubject(s): Terrorismo | Estado Islámico | Mujeres | Sistemas de gestión -- Selección y reclutamientoOnline resources: Click here to access online
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Journal of Strategic Security Journal of Strategic Security . -- Vol 9 No. 3 (Special Issue Fall) Art. 6Summary: As it stands today, counterterrorism approaches aimed to dismantle the Islamic State primarily
targets male militants. Astoundingly enough, women are leading contributors to ISIS’ strength
and capabilities. Female operatives hold increasingly influential positions in the group’s
construction of a proto-state. Women responsibilities include: suitability as a wife to ISIS
soldiers; birthing the next generation of jihad; advancing ISIS’ global reach through online
recruiting; maintaining order within ISIS’ network of women. All crucial roles in the
advancement of the cause. This paper will explore the myriad of activities performed by ISIS’
network of women and analyze why women hold particular roles in the caliphate. A reliable
comprehension of these factors can produce essential intelligence in the fight against ISIS.
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As it stands today, counterterrorism approaches aimed to dismantle the Islamic State primarily
targets male militants. Astoundingly enough, women are leading contributors to ISIS’ strength
and capabilities. Female operatives hold increasingly influential positions in the group’s
construction of a proto-state. Women responsibilities include: suitability as a wife to ISIS
soldiers; birthing the next generation of jihad; advancing ISIS’ global reach through online
recruiting; maintaining order within ISIS’ network of women. All crucial roles in the
advancement of the cause. This paper will explore the myriad of activities performed by ISIS’
network of women and analyze why women hold particular roles in the caliphate. A reliable
comprehension of these factors can produce essential intelligence in the fight against ISIS.
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