Terrorism. When we hear that word the first thing that always comes in our mind is war, blood, guns, violence and other dreadful things. Terrorism is a very complicated thing. It's so hard to end. Terrorism is a unlawful violence against people. But why people started this kind of conflict? Why terrorists do such terrible things?
According from researches and studies there are multiple reasons why terrorism existed. The most common cause or reason of terrorism is conflict in the religion. We all have different values, beliefs and perspective in life. It is also reason why there is a lot of religion in the world. Perhaps the most commonly held belief today is that terrorism is caused by religion. Though it is not the main cause for terrorism,
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Probably the most contested cause of terrorism is an aggrieved group resorting to violence for nationalist or separatist reasons; depending on one's point of view, this can be considered as resistance against an oppressor. The separation of states is an effect of unfairness in competition/rivalry when an ethny is subordinated or disadvantaged in economic opportunity, social status, political voice and rights, or cultural expressions. To generalize it further, ethnic conflict arises from a complex combination of class, inequality, political opportunity, mobilization resources and ethnic strength. And another factor is social stratification or inequalities in the distribution of scarce resources. And when they feel unfairness the relatively deprived they started …show more content…
It's too horrible to be true. When terrorists strikes always expect numerous deaths. Terrorists who kill and torture with no mercy, like beheading, amputation of body parts, sex-slavery among women and children, witnessing death of family or friend and other terrible and unimaginable violence. People who were kidnapped by terrorists and experienced cruel things then survive suffers to injuries, diseases, long-term or short-term psychological trauma, post stress disorder, anxiety and major depression. Also Terrorism effects major damage in the economy, infrastructure and business. That cause the government to spend more time and money on security. While the impact on the society creates an atmosphere of suspicion, fear, life becomes uncertain and panic all around.
The effect of terrorism is like losing all the chances of having a bright and peaceful life. But terrorism is not an disadvantage at all, it has positive side why some people choose or experienced this cruel fate. It may help the victims or survivors to be brave and strong for upcoming challenges in their lives. Terrorism may also cause to make a country more peaceful and beautiful to live. Terrorism changes a person's perspective in life, it make us realize that we should have deeper understanding despite of the differences in our religion, nationality, races, culture, beliefs and human
My first secondary source is the book, “Blood and Rage: A Cultural History of Terrorism” written by Michael Burleigh. In his book, he investigates the nature of terrorism, with its origins in the West to the current global acts of terrorism. Burleigh examines the roots of terrorism in the last 150 years such as the Irish Republican Brotherhood, the Russian Nihilists, Red Brigades, Black International, Tamil Tigers and Al Qaeda. He also explores the political impact of those who cause violence and those who are affected by it. He shows that the groups are not only religiously motivated but are also motivated by ideological and separatist motives. He further shows how contrary to popular belief, terrorist are big fans of technology and much of their agitation is driven by the acts of Western Governments themselves. He towards the end of his book shows the positive side of his book and gives recommendations on how terrorism can be defeated.
This paper will talk about three different types of terrorism. A background of each type will be provided to understand the motivations and goals. The first type that will be discussed is religious terrorism. The second type that will be discussed is suicide terrorism. The third and last type that will be discussed is nationalist terrorism. Each type of terrorism has distinct differences in their goals, motivations, strategy, use of violence, etc. However, the main focus of this paper will be on the difference between each type’s tactics and/or strategy.
Some of the other effects of terrorism include, President Bush creating the Department of Homeland Security, citizens thinking that every little thing that happened around them was a result of terrorism, people getting mad that children are getting targeted and Americans overseas are having to operate with tight security. There are also more effects in our everyday lives. We have to have more proof of identification to do simple everyday tasks. We are also engulfed with terrorism to the point that “Almost everyday we read or hear about a terrorist attack somewhere” (Kennedy and Arnold
Terrorism is however not brought about by mental breakdown or genetic makeup of its perpetrators. Terrorism can be classified as a cult that develops gradually and instills different perceptions to the minds of its followers (Stahelski 1). Terrorism can be easily created using social psychological condition, one of the common processes in psychology for altering human reasoning and behavior.
Terrorism has successfully been able to flourish due to the three main types of terrorism (Revolutionary, Religious and Separatist/Anti-colonist). By means of a bigger purpose, these various reasons for terrorism have created a bigger sense of fear for the public. Knowing what is happing, how it can be explained is a good way of assessing the issue of terrorism. It forms a coping organism for the government in regarding to creating prevention legislation. But unlike organized crime, terrorism has been proven to be difficult to control due to the foreign powers controlling it. It is a serious issue in America, and the World that America is a part
Terrorism, then, is a type of political crime that makes use of murder and destruction or the threat of such violence in order to promote change. It is a specific kind of calculated violence with a selected target. Targets can include individuals, groups, communities, or governments. In most cases, excessive violence is used against innocent people which creates a fear that the terrorist can use for coercive purposes. This "fear" is usually directed at someone other than the victim. "In other words, terrorism is a psychological act conducted for its impact on an audience."(1) Since terrorists need publicity to inspire fear, they often seek more unusual events that capture and hold public attention.
Terrorism can be traced throughout history. An innocent man, beaten and then hung on a cross was an act of terrorism. Millions of Africans, kidnapped from their homes and brought to America could be considered an act of terrorism. The use of foul language intended to intimidate and the use of bodily harm on another because of their race or religion is an act of terrorism. Terrorism happens in our homes between family members, in our schools among our children, in the workplace among the workers and on
To start off, terrorism can create fear used to gain power in the world by intimidating masses of people through the process of killing. Whenever a terrorist group liquidates hundreds of people, citizens in that area become nervous and start to become scared of that
Terrorism is a vast and complex topic and has been occurring throughout history, there are many definitions and types of terrorism that are often described by society; one that has gained the most momentum within society and the media today is religious terrorism. Although religious terrorism has its own specific definition along with other forms of terrorism, it seems that this type of terrorism has been assigned as a definite explanation behind most cases of terrorist violence; despite they’re being other factors contributing. Although this can be agreed to on some extent - that religion
Terrorism destroys the sense of security and safety which are usual feelings for people not only on the individual level but also at the community level. People need to seeing world as predictable and controllable environment and terrorism challenges this natural need. Family members of the direct victims suffer the most and perceive the world as unstable place to live. The emotional problems are so big that many are even afraid to go outside because of fear to face terrorism in the neighborhood.
Terrorism is the cause of death and injures in the world, but terrorism is extremely bad for people. Terrorism is all around the world, but not only in public places but also in houses or in politics places. Why do we have terrorism? This question many people ask but you know that terrorism is a business and is like a sport that his own country pay’s to attack other countries. Terrorism is the fear of all the men, women, and children that live in violence. When the twin tower was attacked America was in shock and they wanted justice of whom who have caused it, because they have the fear that something like this will happen again.
More often than not, terrorism hurts people, the economy, and religion. This is evident in many cases throughout history. Ultimately, terrorism isn’t a means to an end, and the sacrifices for success are too great. Many terrorists aren’t able to accomplish their ill-minded goals, and people’s lives and businesses and beliefs among other factors will completely be in vain. To this end, it seems like terrorism cannot be justified.
The reasons behind terrorism vary according to living conditions, ethnicity, nationality and religion. The root cause of many attacks is poor governance. Governments’ corruption over a long period leads to injustice, economical and political instability, in which violence emerges as a solution. Through the existence of violence in societies as a part of the culture, the idea of using violence and consequently, terrorism, to end the chaos is implemented in some individuals’ mind. This idea is supported by Robert L. Feldman from U.S. Foreign Military Studies Office, who wrote: “In the wake of these failing societies, first verbal dissent and then physical dissent, as expressed by acts of violence, can be found” (Feldman, 2009).
In 2016, a total of 11,072 terrorist attacks occurred worldwide, resulting in more than 25,600 total deaths and more than 33,800 people injured. Terrorism is the act of unlawful and unjust violence to intimidate or fill a population of people with fear, to pursue their goals that are religious, political, or ideological. Terrorism is a major issue in the world because innocent people are being affected. There are many different types of terrorist attacks that can be perpetrated. Because a terrorist attack is instantaneous, it is hard to be prepared and rush innocent citizenry somewhere safe. In addition, when a terrorist attack happens, people are alarmed, skeptical, and frighted. Terrorism damages the lives
Terrorism has a tremendous impact on society. It is a rational act of violence and its purpose is to change behavior in a specific society. Terrorism is a political act that is meant to achieve a goal through the act of violence. The nature of terrorism is the nonselective targeting of individuals or a group in society with a goal. The intentions of