Kafa’ah: Journal of Gender Studies
Vol 15, No 1 (2025)

DECONSTRUCTING THE PARADOX: WOMEN AS PERPETRATORS OF VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN MULTICULTURAL SPACES

Khafsoh, Nur Afni (UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta)
Ilela, Jean. E. (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Ambon)
Talakua, Rizard Jemmy (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Ambon)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2025

Abstract

Violent extremism is no longer carried out by men against women. Now, this violence also involves women as actors, such as in cases of terror against the police and even calls for hatred towards other people or groups. This research aims to analyze the typology of violent extremism to explore the roots of the emergence of violent extremism that occurs in the context of women in Yogyakarta city. This research uses a qualitative approach through observation and interviews to collect data. Data analysis uses reduction, display, analysis, and conclusion.The results of the research show that cross-cultural conflicts between immigrants and native residents cause the three typologies of violent extremism at the micro level. In mezzo, there is fanaticism based on group, culture, or religion. At the macro level, the mobilization of women calls for hatred and rejection of different views and groups (Intolerance). The causes are inherent fanaticism, lack of knowledge about other groups, and low literacy and critical ability to obtain information. So, the tendency to act frontally in some cases comes to the fore.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

kafaah

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Kafa’ah is an open-access and peer-reviewed journal published by the Center for Gender and Child Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Imam Bonjol Padang. The objective of the journal is to promote the sharing of knowledge and understanding on gender issues. This journal covers cross-cutting ...