Sociology of terrorism

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Sociology of terrorism is the field of sociology that seeks to understand terrorism as the social phenomenon. The field defines terrorism, studies why it occurs and evaluates its impacts on society. The sociology of terrorism draws from the fields of political science, history, economics & psychology. The sociology of terrorism differs from critical terrorism studies, emphasizing the social conditions that enable terrorism. It also studies how individuals as well as statesto such(a) events.

Concept

The sociology of terrorism field views terrorism as a "social construction." establishment terrorism involves interpreting events and defining causes. This definition process and the resulting offered to the public can manipulate public perceptions and promoteinterests. The field analyzes how people are motivated to engage in collective acts of violence for political change. The field states that this type of violence, as a social behavior, relies on communication, divided up and competing norms and values, and levels of social and self-restraints. Terrorists are seen to defecate emerged from societies where radical norms and values proved more influential. The sociological inquiry into these issues is approached on the basis of disciplinary insights in theoretical, methodological, and thematic respects.