Citation

Blee KM. Stud. Conflict Terrorism 2005; 28(5): 421-433.

Affiliation

Department of Sociology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, kblee@pitt.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10576100500180303

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Racial terrorism--violence perpetrated by organized groups against racial minorities in pursuit of white and Aryan supremacist agendas--has played a significant role in U.S. society and politics. Women have been important actors in much of this violence. This article examines women's involvement in racial terrorism from the immediate post-Civil War period to the present. Although organized racial violence by women has increased over time, this trend may not continue. The strategic directions and tactical choices of Aryan and white supremacist groups are likely to alter the extent and nature of women's involvement in racial terrorism in the future.