Abstract
Throughout
the prominence of the Islamic State (IS), the world became captivated by the stories
of the women involved in this extremist organization. Many openly question why
women from all over the world choose to join a group extremely violent towards
women in the region and in their own ranks. This paper examines the women of IS
and their reasons for interacting with the group. Through the lenses of Simone
de Beauvoir’s concept of ‘male as subject and women as other’ and the feminist
viewpoints on alienation, the paper questions whether women actually are
welcomed in the world. By exploring the various women of IS and their
experiences before and after interacting with the group, this paper discovers
that alienation is a theme throughout a woman’s life. Thus, in conclusion, it
is discovered that the women of IS make their decisions based on their desire
to be included, but as second class citizens they will be alienated wherever
they go.
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