Essay 1
Please discuss in detail the difference between concepts of disengagement and de-radicalization. How are they related to one another? Why is it difficult to de-radicalize a committed The Islamist page 29? The difference between de-radicalization and disengagement is that de-radicalization is the process of which individuals or groups abandon their extremist ideologies while, disengagement is the process of changing an individual or groups behavior through refraining from violence and withdrawing from the extremist organization (Rapasa 5). Disengagement is different from de-radicalization because when one disengages it can either be because of psychological factors or physical factors. While one can disengage from their extremist organization …show more content…
“The Islamist radicals are more committed than nonreligious extremists and therefore are less likely to de-radicalize.” (Rabasa 27). Faith isn’t the only factor that makes it hard to de-radicalize The Islamist, the ideology behind the role in these groups is what makes it hard to de-radicalize them. It is difficult to de-radicalize a committed The Islamist due to the fact it requires one to reject their own creed. When Muslims become radicalized into The Islamist they adopt the belief that they are fighting in a holy war against the west. Another reason on why it is hard to de-radicalize The Islamist is that the programs used to de-radicalize them does not actively force them to participate even though they are locked up, this allows for the person to just become disengaged with the involvement of the group not alter their way of thinking. “[they] are imprisoned and therefore do not voluntarily seek out the program, they are not forced to participate.” (Rabasa 30). While they are detained they are given ways to become de-radicalized through discussions with Islamic scholars and former radicals. Within these discussions the usage of both Islam and Islamic law held demonstrate that the interpretation of Islam, held by the The Islamist, is wrong (Rabasha 29). The reference of both holds legitimacy and truth, which is important because it shows that what the Islamist thought to …show more content…
Sexual exploitation can be a reason and motive for women to take part in terrorist activities as a means of escaping their previous life. In both Syria and Iraq, have neo-patriarchy where the heads of household enforce dominance and women are treated as sources for sexual favors and reproduction. Women are motivated to join terrorist groups after being sexually violated because they have nothing left. Once a women is unclean before marriage, her family cannot marry her off and collect dowry and she has brought dishonor onto the house. To escape that, women join terrorist organizations. By joining a terrorist group women gain a sense of empowerment because they are “in control” of their life and destiny. Aws, joined the Khansaa Brigade because her husband wouldn’t let her get pregnant (Moaveni 7). After joining the Khansaa Brigade, the women attend training, “15-day weapons course at once; during eight-hour days” (ISIS WOMEN 8). They also learned how to load and fire
Please discuss in detail the difference between concepts of disengagement and de-radicalization. How are they related to one another? Why is it difficult to de-radicalize a committed The Islamist page 29? The difference between de-radicalization and disengagement is that de-radicalization is the process of which individuals or groups abandon their extremist ideologies while, disengagement is the process of changing an individual or groups behavior through refraining from violence and withdrawing from the extremist organization (Rapasa 5). Disengagement is different from de-radicalization because when one disengages it can either be because of psychological factors or physical factors. While one can disengage from their extremist organization …show more content…
“The Islamist radicals are more committed than nonreligious extremists and therefore are less likely to de-radicalize.” (Rabasa 27). Faith isn’t the only factor that makes it hard to de-radicalize The Islamist, the ideology behind the role in these groups is what makes it hard to de-radicalize them. It is difficult to de-radicalize a committed The Islamist due to the fact it requires one to reject their own creed. When Muslims become radicalized into The Islamist they adopt the belief that they are fighting in a holy war against the west. Another reason on why it is hard to de-radicalize The Islamist is that the programs used to de-radicalize them does not actively force them to participate even though they are locked up, this allows for the person to just become disengaged with the involvement of the group not alter their way of thinking. “[they] are imprisoned and therefore do not voluntarily seek out the program, they are not forced to participate.” (Rabasa 30). While they are detained they are given ways to become de-radicalized through discussions with Islamic scholars and former radicals. Within these discussions the usage of both Islam and Islamic law held demonstrate that the interpretation of Islam, held by the The Islamist, is wrong (Rabasha 29). The reference of both holds legitimacy and truth, which is important because it shows that what the Islamist thought to …show more content…
Sexual exploitation can be a reason and motive for women to take part in terrorist activities as a means of escaping their previous life. In both Syria and Iraq, have neo-patriarchy where the heads of household enforce dominance and women are treated as sources for sexual favors and reproduction. Women are motivated to join terrorist groups after being sexually violated because they have nothing left. Once a women is unclean before marriage, her family cannot marry her off and collect dowry and she has brought dishonor onto the house. To escape that, women join terrorist organizations. By joining a terrorist group women gain a sense of empowerment because they are “in control” of their life and destiny. Aws, joined the Khansaa Brigade because her husband wouldn’t let her get pregnant (Moaveni 7). After joining the Khansaa Brigade, the women attend training, “15-day weapons course at once; during eight-hour days” (ISIS WOMEN 8). They also learned how to load and fire