Bakker, Lonneke (2023) “The language of “martyrdom” has replaced the language of “suicide.”. Bachelor thesis, Bachelor Religiewetenschappen.
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Abstract
Concluding the research on the academic discourse of martyrdom, through analyzing the political and psychological scholarly articles on suicide terrorism, has provided valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of martyrdom in the context of suicide terrorism. This study has highlighted the complex interplay between individual agency, societal beliefs, and ideological frameworks that influence martyrdom's conceptualization, societal perception, and discourse. By examining the various cultural and religious contexts of martyrdom, we understand how acts of self-sacrifice were regarded as honorable and heroic. However, the perception of suicide varies across contexts, often contingent upon religious or ideological narratives. By adopting a political action-based perspective on martyrdom and acknowledging the psychological transformative process individuals undergo to attain martyr status, this thesis challenges the notion of martyrdom as merely a justification for violence by religious or political ideologies. This approach emphasizes individual responsibility and highlights political and psychological dimensions in understanding the phenomenon. Furthermore, examining religious ideologies and their role in promoting and justifying martyrdom has shed light on the manipulative strategies employed by radical organizations to recruit individuals. By challenging radicalization narratives and providing alternative pathways for individuals to find meaning and agency, the allure and glorification of martyrdom can be mitigated in the context of suicide terrorism. This research has shown the academic application and scholarly use of martyrdom in connection to suicide terrorism. This has deepened the understanding of martyrdom in the context of suicide terrorism by exploring its various dimensions and shedding light on the intricate web of factors influencing its contextualization and discourse. By analyzing political and psychological academic articles, the discourse analysis has shown that martyrdom narratives in connection to suicide terrorism are primarily used to romanticize the status of martyrdom. This is done by emphasizing the many benefits an individual will receive and the societal admiration and glorification that follows completing a suicide attack. This multifaceted analysis has illuminated the interplay of individual motivations, societal beliefs, and ideological frameworks, contributing to a deeper understanding of martyrdom concerning suicide terrorism.
| Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) | ||||||||
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| Degree programme: | Bachelor Religiewetenschappen | ||||||||
| Academic year: | 2022-2023 | ||||||||
| Date of delivery: | 30 Nov 2023 14:24 | ||||||||
| Last modified: | 30 Nov 2023 14:24 | ||||||||
| URI: | https://rcs.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/743 |
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