Gendered Perspectives on Preventing Violent Extremism: Women and 'Prevent'

by Sam Andrews

The UK's 'Prevent' strategy aims to dissuade vulnerable groups from supporting terrorism, and women have been involved since its inception in 2006. Sam Andrews argues that women are still viewed within a traditional gendered framework as primarily peaceful and are mostly engaged as mothers, enlisted by Prevent to watch over and guide their families and communities.

Drawing on interviews and case studies, this book reveals how Prevent goes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1529221552
• ISBN13: 9781529221558
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"