TY - SER AU - Simcox, Robin TI - The 2016 French Female Attack Cell: : A Case Study PY - 2018/// PB - CTCSentinel KW - Estado Islámico KW - Mujeres KW - Terrorismo KW - Movimientos extremistas KW - Francia N2 - The Islamic State has inspired dozens of women to attempt terrorist attacks in its name in Europe. One all-female cell allegedly planned several attacks in France over a matter of days in September 2016, including an attempt to blow up gas cylinders near Notre Dame Cathedral. The suspected plotters were largely radicalized online, and social media was integral to both their recruitment and plotting. One of the Islamic State’s ‘virtual entrepreneurs,’ Rachid Kassim, helped guide their activities. Though the alleged plots failed, Kassim exploited the dedication shown by these women to shame males into attempting a subsequent wave of attacks UR - https://ctc.usma.edu/app/uploads/2018/06/CTC-SENTINEL-062018.pdf ER -