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Is Hamas A Religious Terrorist Group?, Megan Flemming
Is Hamas A Religious Terrorist Group?, Megan Flemming
Undergraduate Research Conference
In 2004 the Palestinian terrorist group, Hamas, took part in municipal elections and since then they have continued to gain more political influence. Because of the recent political activity of Hamas it is relevant to revaluate Bruce Hoffman's assertion that Hamas is a religious terrorist group. By using the same three criteria that Hoffman used originally, (use of violence, the intended audience, and self perception) and comparing them to the current actions of Hamas it is evident that Hoffman is no longer correct and that Hamas should now be classified as a secular terrorist group. Categorizing the group correctly is …
Women Leadership And Political Power In Lating America: A Focus On Argentina, Jazi Hiriart
Women Leadership And Political Power In Lating America: A Focus On Argentina, Jazi Hiriart
Undergraduate Research Conference
As is the trend in the rest of the world, women have historically been seriously under represented in leadership and political positions in Latin America. This situation hinders not only representation but democracy, political equality, and justice. An investigation of the specific historical, social, and political problems women face in order to gain political power aids in fully understanding this issue.
Argentina yields a series of lessons that are worth highlighting, as they have helped to buck this trend.