Part 1: Comparative Analysis Extremist Movement/ Topic: ISIS/al QaidaRead a variety of theories…
Part 1: Comparative Analysis Extremist Movement/ Topic: ISIS/al QaidaRead a variety of theories explaining the causes of ISIS/al Qaidas origins and growth. Some examples are given for this movement below but supplement these with your own search. Describe, compare, and evaluate the various theories. Categorize them in a way you find useful (are they psychological, sociological, ideological, political, religious?)Remember to include a thesis statement in your introductory paragraph. A good thesis statement would set out your organizational structure for the theories you will discussParameters
Length: 1000 words
Format: MLA essay
*** At the end of each part (1&2) provide all research notes, drafts, and documentation of researchExamples: 3 sources needed below, find 2-3 more.https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/03/what-isis-really-wants/384980/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/22/syria-iraq-incubators-isis-jihadhttps://foreignpolicy.com/2015/11/09/islam-is-a-religion-of-violence-ayaan-hirsi-ali-debate-islamicPart 2: Secondary AnalysisChoose one of the theories you have summarized in your Comparative Analysis and analyze the effects of the theory.
What social consequences would follow from persuading this audience that the explanation is true? (For example, if white nationalism is explained by poverty or economic marginalization, how does this influence views of white nationalists?) Write an essay of about 1000 words setting out your conclusions.Paramaters
