The portrayal of female terrorists in the media: Similar framing patterns in the news coverage of women in politics and in terrorism

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The mass media typically depict women terrorists as interlopers in a male domain though women are among the leaders and followers of terrorist organization throughout the history of modern terrorism. A comparison of the framing patterns in the news about women in politics and the stereotypes in the coverage of female terrorists demonstrates similarities in the depiction of these legitimate and illegitimate political actors.

Public affairs, Comparative analysis, Media coverage, Women in politics

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Women and organized racial terrorism in the United States

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Women's involvement in racial terrorism from the immediate post-Civil War to the present is examined. Although organized racial violence by women has increased over time, this trend might not continue in future.

Legal issues & crime, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Company legal issue, Forecasts and trends, Investigations, Market trend/market analysis, Racial violence

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Terrorism and beyond: A 21st century perspective

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The author discusses the development of terrorism as a field of research and study. Topics include hijackings, antiterrorism, and terrorist methods.

Research, Management, Officials and employees, Safety and security measures, Reports, International aspects, History, Crime, Air travel, National security, Terrorism, Conferences and conventions, Terrorists, Jenkins, Brian Michael, Institute for Civil Justice

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