According to Sociologists, the Actions of the Hijackers Involved in the September

question 77

Multiple Choice

According to sociologists, the actions of the hijackers involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks are an example of _____ because their acts were committed to further their religious/political cause.

• A) anomic suicide
• B) altruistic suicide
• C) egoistic suicide
• D) situational suicide

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Definitions:

Essentialism

The belief that entities have a set of attributes essential to their identity and function, often overlooking the influence of culture, society, and personal choice.

Functionalism

is a theoretical framework in social sciences that emphasizes the interdependence of the parts of a society and their role in maintaining social order.

Post-structuralism

An intellectual movement that critiques and seeks to move beyond the structures and certainties of structuralism, emphasizing the instability of meaning and the complexity of power relations.

Dominant Discourses

Prevailing narratives or patterns of communication that shape societal norms, values, and beliefs.