Been Quote by Glenn Greenwald
“'Terrorism' itself is not an objective term or legitimate object of study, but was conceived of as a highly politicized instrument and has been used that way ever since.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, 2015
The term “terrorism” is politically loaded, not an objective descriptor, and has been used as a tool of power.
In simple terms: Terrorism is a politicized label.
Question language used in politics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- public discourse
- academic research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labeling affect policy?
- Can we study terrorism objectively?
Labeling can obscure underlying causes.