Abstract
This research is motivated by the increasing cases of involvement of women in acts of terrorism in Indonesia, the participation of women in acts of terrorism raises anxiety in Indonesian society and shows that currently there is an increase in the development of radicalism against women, they not only act as protectors or protectors but also today. acting as a combatant and being directly involved in acts of terrorism such as being a suicide bomber, this development is a threat that must be overcome by the Indonesian government. This article explains the development of the threat of women's involvement in acts of terrorism in Indonesia and how strategies can be implemented to overcome this. The data in this study came from interviews, documentation, and literature review and sourced from sources such as Densus 88, and BNPT. The results of this study explain that the involvement of women in the activities of radical terrorist groups is a new trend to avoid suspicion by security forces and groups that use the role of women as ISIS groups, several factors influence women to become involved in the actions of radical terrorist groups, namely due to marriage ties, friendship. , as well as social media. To overcome the trend of women being involved in acts of terrorism in Indonesia, several strategies are needed to overcome them: a humanitarian approach, an academic approach, and assistance in increasing literacy for women.
Highlights
The current strategic environmental transformation poses threats that can threaten the sovereignty and security of the state, such as the development of radicalism and the occurrence of acts of terrorism carried out by groups that want fundamental changes by disseminating ideas, thoughts, and actions against the nation and state
Women's Involvement in Terrorism Actions in Indonesia The involvement of women as the main actors in acts of terrorism in Indonesia is considered a new trend in the movement of radical terror groups in Indonesia
Involvement of women in radical groups and acts of terrorism in Indonesia has become a new trend carried out by radical groups such as Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD), which is affiliated with Islamic State (ISIS)
Summary
The current strategic environmental transformation poses threats that can threaten the sovereignty and security of the state, such as the development of radicalism and the occurrence of acts of terrorism carried out by groups that want fundamental changes by disseminating ideas, thoughts, and actions against the nation and state. Radicalism has an understanding that desires to make fundamental changes to the ideological and social conditions that occur by using various means such as violence, anarchism, and extremes to create resistance (Hasani & Naipospos, 2010). Terrorism is seen as the use of violence or the threat of violence that violates the law, motivated by religious, political, or other ideological beliefs to create fear and coercion against the Government and society (United States Government US Army, 2021). Jerking argues that terrorists do not fall from the sky but come from beliefs that they consider vital and become radicalized, become terrorists (Bakti, 2016)
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