Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Definitions and Background 3. Theoretical Perspectives 4. Female Terrorism in Left-Wing American Organizations 5. Female Puerto Rican Terrorism in America 6. Female Terrorism in Right-Wing American Organizations 7. Roles in Female Terrorism: From Leadership to More Passive Positions 8. Radicalization to Terrorism 9. Depictions in the Media 10. Motivations for Joining Terrorist Organizations 11. Muslim Female Terrorists in America 12. The Influence of Social Media 13. The Inflammatory Rhetoric of Female Terrorists 14. Conclusions, Implications, and Solutions

About the Author

Jonathan Matusitz is an Associate Professor in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the University of Central Florida, USA.

Elena Berisha is an active member of the National Organization for Women (NOW).