The Gendered Moral and Political Economy of Terrorism

The Gendered Moral and Political Economy of Terrorism
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THE GENDERED MORAL AND POLITICAL ECONOMY OF TERRORISM
Research conducted by The Southern Poverty Law Center established that there are 676 active hate groups in America (Kimmel 2003). Kimmel in his article seeks to explain the effects of globalization on perceived masculinity. The article describes the reactions of lower and middle-class men to universal political and economic attempts at globalization. They blame white women and ‘non-white’ men for “the collapse of public patriarchal entitlement” (Kimmel 2003). Kimmel explains the beliefs of both American and Scandinavian white supremacists in their effort to regain control of society.
Kimmel’s arguments about the effects of globalization on lower-class young men are correct. Political and economic developments have brought about increased opportunities for women and immigrants. However, these white supremacists believe that these changes lead to the oppression of men and that “feminism masculinizes women” (Kimmel 2003). For instance, they portray the Jews as greedy creatures who want to dominate their countries. By doing so, these men use gender as a rhetorical route through which to criticize men who are not white. Their entitlement makes them blame diversity and feminism for the declining economy and unequal opportunities in their countries.
Kimmel also explains the attitudes of women toward these white suprema…