| ID | 097782 |
| Title Proper | Unpacking the social origins of terrorism |
| Other Title Information | the role of women's empowerment in reducing terrorism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Robison, Kristopher K |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The author's prior cross-national research found a negative relationship between the percent of the workforce that is female and terrorism. One explanation of this finding suggests that women are violence-averse and work to mitigate acts of political violence. Alternatively, women in the workforce may simply proxy for an economy with robust employment with fewer grievances or proxy for modernizing forces (e.g., democracy, secularism) that moderate traditionalism. The author examines the relationship between women in the workforce and terrorism and finds that while modernization factors are important, terrorism is nonetheless explained by the unique nonviolent influences of women in public society. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 33, No. 8; Aug 2010: p.735 - 756 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 33, No. 8; Aug 2010: p.735 - 756 |
| Key Words | Social Origins ; Terrorism ; Women's Empowerment ; Reducing Terrorism ; Women |