Select one of the following topics
• Defining Terrorism
• USA Patriot Act
• Gender in Terrorism
• Religion and Terrorism
If discussing the topic “Defining Terrorism”, students should consider:
• The similarities and differences in definitions between various US federal government agencies, scholarly experts, and different countries
• The UN’s difficulty in defining terrorism
• Is a global consensus on a definition possible?
If discussing the topic “USA Patriot Act”, students should consider:
• The context surrounding its passage into law
• Provisions afforded by Title II
• Possible constitutional violations
• Benefits associated with the legislation
• Is it worth having some its provisions still in effect?
If discussing the topic “Gender in Terrorism”, students should consider:
• Gender specific recruitment tactics
• Gender roles within terrorist syndicates (provide specific examples)
• Examine the role women had in the Black Widows of Chechnya and the Tamil Tigers
If discussing the topic “Religion and Terrorism”, students should consider:
• Religious influences on governments (The Muslim Brotherhood)
• Religion as a motivating factor for terrorism
• Discuss at least two different religions
Discussing cultural and social influences
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