Women's Involvement in Terrorism in Indonesia from a Psychological and Legal Perspective

Abstract

Acts of terror in Indonesia happened more often and more fertile, with the role of women in acts of terrorism is of concern not only as victims but as perpetrators. There are many reasons why women become terrorists and despite the feminine characteristics that do not hinder women's adaptation to more brutal terrorist roles and activities. Whereas the patronage of women are a nonviolent, fragile and victimized so that gender roles make women feel powerless. A comprehensive and in-depth approach to the involvement of women in this acts is needed and very relevant, since it is believed that the inability to handle it will also have a major impact on the overall handling of acts of terrorism. This study aims to analyze the main root or cause of the involvement of women in acts of terrorism in Indonesia to how the legal process concerning acts of terror involving women. The theory used in this research is the psychological theory of the staircase of terrorism, and the legal system. The results of the study showed that (1) the camouflage used by terrorist groups was to involve women as an increasing threat in Indonesia, (2) the important role of motivation as a psychological aspect as the reason for women's involvement in terror acts including justice, economics, self-actualization and different social conditions for each individual woman involved, and (3) the importance of the role of the legal system in handling, especially in Indonesia.