What makes people commit acts of terrorism against fellow human beings?
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Define Terrorism.
The use of threat of action to influence a government or intimidate the public for a political or religious cause However, there is no one agreed definition
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What are the 3 main theories that we can discuss to help explain acts of terrorism?
Social Identity Theory, Realistic Conflict Theory, Agency Theory
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How could RCT explain terrorism?
Get the two sides to work towards a shared goal (superordinate goal) In schools encourage children from different cultural/ ethnic background to work together on shared goals e.g. designing a classroom layout/ play space at school OR getting communi
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How could SIT explain terrorism?
Try to ensure that communities are diverse and not segregated. Deutsch & Collins found that less prejudice & hostility in communities that were not physically segregated Don’t have segregated schools – make them as inclusive as possible.
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How could Agency Theory explain terrorism?
Terrorists may put themselves in an agentic state in order to obey leaders to carry out terrorist acts. Put responsibility of act onto leaders/ cause/ religious God
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Define Terrorism.
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The use of threat of action to influence a government or intimidate the public for a political or religious cause However, there is no one agreed definition
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What are the 3 main theories that we can discuss to help explain acts of terrorism?
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