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Women of the Islamic State [Recurso electrónico] PDF : The evolving role of women in Jihad

By: Material type: ArticlePublication details: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies September 2016ISSN:
  • 2382-6444
Subject(s): Online resources: In: Counter Terrorist Trends and Analysis Counter Terrorist Trends and Analysis . -- Vol. 8 No. 9 (Sept. 2016) p. 21-26Summary: The present literature on women’s involvement with jihadi militarist organisations tends to victimise and portray women as instruments of male leadership. However, the emergence of the so-called Islamic State (IS) has challenged this conventional characterisation. Regardless of the strict interpretation of Sharia law, IS has appointed women to positions within a wide range of state institutions and the security forces. Contrary to previously-held notions, these women remain as ideologically motivated as the men in the organisation, and their participation calls for a renewed look at women’s roles in jihadism.
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The present literature on women’s involvement with jihadi militarist organisations tends to victimise and portray women as instruments of male leadership. However, the emergence of the so-called Islamic State (IS) has challenged this conventional characterisation. Regardless of the strict interpretation of Sharia law, IS has appointed women to positions within a wide range of state institutions and the security forces. Contrary to previously-held notions, these women remain as ideologically motivated as the men in the organisation, and their participation calls for a renewed look at women’s roles in jihadism.

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