Terrorism and Population Dynamics

These flashcards cover key definitions, theories, and concepts related to terrorism, population dynamics, and health care systems as discussed in the provided lecture notes.

Terrorism

Premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents, intended to influence an audience.

Left-wing terrorism

Violence by non-state entities opposing capitalism, aiming for environmental rights, Pro-socialism, or anarchism.

Right-wing terrorism

Violence by non-state entities seeking racial or ethnic supremacy, opposing government authority, and outraged against policies.

Religious terrorism

Violence in support of a faith-based belief system, including Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and Hinduism.

Militarism

A phenomenon where a nation's armed services prioritize their institutional preservation over effective national security.

Demographic Transition Theory

A model that describes population change as societies develop, typically moving from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates.

Wealth Flows Theory

A theory suggesting that the economic cost/benefit of children determines population growth or stability based on societal structure.

Overmedicalization

The unnecessary expansion of medical treatment beyond proper boundaries, often leading to health risks and increased healthcare costs.

Endemic Hunger

Everyday food insecurity that is more common than famine, often seen as a result of systemic inequality.

Pure Sociology Approach

Analyzes actions of terrorism through social structures without reference to psychological motives or subjective meanings.