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The Roles of Women in ISIS: An Insight into Female Involvement

Michael Boone02 mins

The Women of ISIS: A Closer Look

In recent years, the role of women in extremist groups has garnered significant attention. This article delves into the experiences of those women who joined ISIS, featuring personal stories that reveal their motivations and the circumstances that led them to become part of such a controversial organization.

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ISD says Zaynab Sharrouf also posted this photo on Twitter with the caption: "Chillin in the khilafah, lovin life".
ISD says Zaynab Sharrouf also posted this photo on Twitter with the caption: “Chillin in the khilafah, lovin life”.
Teenagers Amira Abase, Shamima Begum and Kadiza Sultana, were caught on CCTV at London's Gatwick Airport.
Teenagers Amira Abase, Shamima Begum and Kadiza Sultana, were caught on CCTV at London’s Gatwick Airport as they traveled to Turkey on their way to Syria.
The family of Aqsa Mahmood, from Glasgow, believe she may have helped lure the Bethnal Green teenagers to Syria.
The family of Aqsa Mahmood, from Glasgow, believe she may have helped lure the Bethnal Green teenagers to Syria earlier this year; she moved there in 2013.
An account purporting to be from Zahra Hallane -- one of the twin Manchester girls who fled to Syria last year.
An account purporting to be from Zahra Hallane — one of the twin Manchester girls who fled to Syria last year — posted a picture of her cat with the tweet: “@Zinnura_222 no my husband threw outside 🙁 since then he never came back.”
ISD says Zahra Hallane also posted this photo of masked women practicing "self-defence".
ISD says Zahra Hallane also posted this photo of masked women practicing “self-defence”.
ISD says Zahra Hallane also posted this photo online.
ISD says Zahra Hallane also posted this photo online.
Image taken from the Bird of Jannah blog.
Image taken from the Bird of Jannah blog.

Conclusion

Understanding the complicated narratives of women who joined ISIS is essential for comprehending broader themes of radicalization and extremism. Their stories reflect individual motivations, societal influences, and the challenging realities they faced. This examination sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of this global issue.

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