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Problem Analysis
Explain war and terrorism using the three sociological theories
Causes of war and terrorism Pursuing peace
Types of Terrorism
Revolutionary Terrorism
Repressive Terrorism State-sponsored Terrorism
Criminal terrorism
Weapons of mass destruction (WMDS)
Causes of Terrorism
Rapid modernization.
Large-scale racial or ethnic discrimination. The presence of a charismatic leader.
Causes of War
Conflict over Land and Other Natural Resources
Conflict over Values and Ideologies Racial and Ethnic Hostilities
Revolution
Sociological Theories
Functionalism
Increases employment
Activation of soldiers to go on war
Dysfunction:
If a country were to lose a war, it will also affect the number of manpower and
resources lost as well. It will take years to rebuild a war-torn country. (damages suffered)
Conflict-theory
Dominance over natural resources
E.g. Water Conflict Columbia vs Nicaragua
Dispute between these two countries due to the unfair rights of their maritime
borders by a revolution.
Symbolic Interactionism
The perceptions and experiences of people involved in war: soldiers,
civilians, and others.
The use of symbols to marshal support for war or protest against war. How concepts related to war and terrorism come to be defined in
ways that advance the goals of various parties.
Conclusion
In the end, pursuing peace means ending poverty, hunger, war, and
illiteracy and promoting social justice for all people.