@article{ref1,
title="Socio-economic inequality or demographic conditions: a micro-level analysis of terrorism in Jharkhand",
journal="Journal of Victimology and Victim Justice",
year="2018",
author="Ouassini, Nabil and Verma, Arvind",
volume="1",
number="1",
pages="63-84",
abstract="A popular perception is that left-wing extremism has its roots in the phenomenon of socio-economic inequality. Yet, empirical work analysing this perception and exploring the links between left-wing extremism and socio-economic deprivation is limited. This article examines the relationship between socio-economic-demographic indices and left-wing extremism in the state of Jharkhand in India. The analysis tests the strength of the relationship linking left-wing terrorist incidents that occurred between the years of 2005 and March of 2012 and various socio-economic-demographic factors. The results suggest that the districts that report high incidents of terrorist attacks are not only linked to socio-economic inequality but also associated with socio-demographic conditions concerning state access and the lack of penetration by security and government agencies. In the conclusion, policy implications and future research for the state of Jharkhand are suggested.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2516-6069",
doi="10.1177/2516606918765494",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2516606918765494"
}