Section A02
Blog 6/Week 6
October 24, 2015
Regarding terrorism studies, it's surprising to think that inconsistent mothering and a negative childhood experience, along with heteronormativity, branch off into the idea of terrorism. Whether it's the family dysfunction in the anarchic-ideologue, or the act of loyalty to parents in the "nationalist-secessionist" mindset, it's appalling to think that certain events would lead to murderous terrorist acts. I think the rebel against society for the hurt done to a terrorist's parents startled me because in a way, it is similar to acts taking vengeance upon those who disagree or harm their parents.
This ties in with the idea of a terrorist-monster, which the author introduces as well. A terrorist was initially a normal individual, shown with the loyalty for his/her parents, yet once she/he begins to terrorize, she/he becomes a monster to be quarantined. This also brings up the idea of the "other" that was discussed during discussion. Even though terrorists were once normal people, they are given a different title to alienate themselves from the rest of the world.
I agree with terrorism studies that reducing complex dynamics would lead to attempting to master the fear held behind terrorists. Indeed, this reading was eye-opening in the fact that studies were conducted to determine why terrorists do what they do. The fact that they were able to theorize these reasons would help inform the public.
Why then are children not prevented from encountering negative environments or treated better in their household?
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