CC202 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Serial Killer, D.C. Sniper Attacks, National Trauma
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There has been recent studies indicating that mass shooters and suicidal bombers do, in fact, have similarities. Suicidal bombers: suicide terrorism is often approved by the perpetrator"s community. Rampage shooters: rampage shooting is universally condemned: role of religion, financial motives. Suicidal bombers: they believe they will receive heavenly rewards for their violent acts. Rampage shooters: they lack a religious motive. Suicidal bombers: they"re usually poor and thus usually by financial rewards, although its not the primary reason. Rampage shooters: no evidence that they are motivated by financial rewards: gender. Suicidal bombers: strictly men, however recently the number of women has been increasing. Rampage shooters: exclusively males: perceived mental state. Suicidal bombers: extreme but rational and political actors. Rampage shooters: school environment: bullying, no attention from girls: oppressive social environments. Suicidal bombers: their lives are far from paradise, constant feelings of despair, hopelessness, shame, etc. (ex.
