Female terrorists are a rare phenomenon. Less than ten terrorist organizations throughout the world have women. These terrorist groups are either Marxist (atheist) or Jihadist in their ideologies. This book ascertains, "What is the role of Islam in female terrorism?" It explores the roles of women in eight jihadist case studies including: Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Chechen Separatists, Boko Haram, HAMAS, Hezbollah, ISIS, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Al Qaeda. Secondary sources and primary sources are used including research conducted on Palestinian women in Israeli prisons who have been convicted of terrorism. It is argued that are three roles for women in Jihadist terrorism: the disposable, the domestic, and the secretary. The theory posited in this book is that the role of women in terrorist groups is similar to their cultural/religious roles in society.

About the Author
Christine Sixta Rinehart is associate professor of political science at the University of South Carolina, Palmetto College.


Book Information
ISBN 9781498557511
Author Christine Sixta Rinehart
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Lexington Books
Publisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 522g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 159mm * 23mm