Week 11 Discussion - Deepen your understanding of domestic terrorism

CB Week 11 Discussion

To prepare:

• Review the Learning Resources this week to deepen your understanding of domestic terrorism.
• Choose a recent case (within the last 2 years) that has appeared in the news media in which mass violence occurred.
  Note: If you are unable to identify a recent case, you may choose one of the cases mentioned in this week’s introduction.
• Conduct a literature search for information regarding the case you selected and identify 2–3 peer-reviewed articles to use.

Post the following:

• Describe the case you selected.
• Based on your research, explain whether the case you selected is an example of domestic terrorism. Support your explanation with evidence.
• Explain the sociological impact of domestic terrorism in general. Use the Learning Resources and/or your personal research to support your explanation.
• Explain the specific sociological impact of the case you selected. Address its impact on the victims and the community involved. Use the Learning Resources and/or your personal research to support your explanation.