Explain why it is so difficult to define the term “terrorism.”
Things to consider
If you want to re-watch the videos/films, I suggest taking notes on scenes that are relevant to your responses. That way, you can “kill two birds with one stone” by writing parts of your answers while watching!
Be specific when making references to the videos. Do not provide only a citation. Explain its applicability, describe and explain the relevance of what happened in whatever scene(s) you’re referencing.
Be as objective as possible, and do not provide your opinion as the foundation to your argument.
Do not restrict yourself to the minimum work limit. Such limit is based on a concise response.
Provide substance. Be careful with providing “fluff” or “superfluous information. Stick to the task you are required to do.
PROOF READ your work. If I cannot make out what you are saying, I will not be able to give you any credit.
There are 11 questions. Answer every question using the template provided. Do not delete the questions or the question #s. Do not create a new document or delete or alter the written tasks or instructions. USE THIS DOCUMENT* Answer each part to the question. Citation, while required, is not counted toward the in the minimum word requirement. Answers that aren’t cited properly (or at all) will not be accepted.
For each of the following, use the textbook and at least one of the following films/videos: 1) “Proud Boys,” 2) “Inside America’s Largest Right-Wing Militia,” 3) “Killer Kids,” 4) Palestine Now,” or 5) “Fighting the Islamic State with Iraq’s Golden Division.” The links are provided in the course outline on the syllabus. Cite the film/video and book accordingly, using in-text citation (provide the authors, year of publication, and pages/subsections of the chapter used). Mind that the questions are multi-faceted.
Explain why it is so difficult to define the term “terrorism.” Then discuss the common themes and ideas that many definitions share. Be thorough and illustrate with examples from the films/videos (worth 15%, minimum 225 words).
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Discuss the sociological, political, religious, and psychological reasons why some people become terrorists. Be thorough and illustrate with examples from the films/videos (worth 15%, minimum 225 words).
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Discuss the differences between the five subtypes of substate terrorism and provide an example for each. Make sure you first explain substate terrorism in your answer. Be thorough and illustrate with examples from the films/videos (worth 12%, minimum 200 words).
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For the following, use the textbook and following films/videos: 1) “The Invisible War,” 2) “Deliver Us from Evil,” and 3) “Searching for Angela Sheldon.” Use in-text citation (provide the authors, year of publication, and pages/subsections of the chapter used). Cite the films/videos you choose and the readings accordingly, using in-text citation (provide the authors, year of publication, and pages/subsections used).
Apply Routine Activities Theory to explain the occurrence of sexual assault in the U.S. military and in the Catholic Church. In your response, be sure to discuss and analyze rape in these institutions, referring to the factors related to rape and typologies illustrated in Chapter 6 (worth 12%, minimum 200 words).
You must first explain the theoretical components of Routine Activities Theory BEFORE you discuss the components in the context of rape in the U.S. military and in the Catholic Church.
Make sure you state how the assumptions of the theory are met and how sexual assault in the U.S. military and in the Catholic Church can be explained.
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For the following, use the textbook and at least 3 of the following films/videos: 1) “Proud Boys,” 2) “Inside America’s Largest Right-Wing Militia,” 3) Palestine Now,” 4) “Fighting the Islamic State with Iraq’s Golden Division,” 5) “Ilia Calderon and the KKK,” 6) “Gangs of El Salvador” 7) “Chicago’s Gang War,” 8) Charlottesville Race and Terror” and 9) “American History X.” The links are provided in the course outline on the syllabus. Cite the films/videos you choose and book accordingly, using in-text citation (provide the authors, year of publication, and pages/subsections of the chapter used). Mind that you should be referring to THREE chapters (7, 8, and 9) and that the questions are multi-faceted.
Explain how a gang can also be a terrorist organization and hate group. Also, discuss the overlap in the meanings/definitions of terrorism, hate crimes, and gangs.
Hint: EXPLORE the varying definitions provided in Chapters 7, 8, and 9 and cite examples from the videos/films to illustrate the points you’ve made.
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Discuss the difference between terrorism and guerrilla warfare. What is the overlap between terrorism and guerilla warfare? Provide examples to illustrate
Discuss the eight typologies of crowds and mobs .
Sid Heal suggested that there are eight specific psychological factors that serve to lower or remove our prohibitions against violent behavior and thus facilitate individual participation in mob violence. Discuss 4 factors (worth 6%, minimum 125 words).
Discuss the reasoning for race riots increasing across the United States over the last few years.
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Should a violent act committed by a “lone wolf” be considered gang/terrorist organization based (of course, the lone wolf would be affiliated with the group)? Why or why not? Provide examples to support your position (worth 4%, minimum 100 words). ***Make sure you provide in-text citation, including pages you used from the textbook***
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Discuss the difference between hard targets and soft targets
