Stories in action

The cultural influences of school shootings on the terrorist attacks in Norway

Bibliographic Data

ID12918654
AuthorsSandberg (0000-0002-1639-6164, University of Oslo, corresponding author), Atte Oksanen (0000-0003-4143-5580), Lars Erik Berntzen (0000-0001-5611-3512, European University Institute), Tomi Kiilakoski (0000-0002-2165-8309, Finnish Youth Research Society)
Year2014
Volume7
Issue2
Pages277-296
Publication date2014-04-30
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCritical Studies on Terrorism (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1753-9161 • E-ISSN: 1753-9153
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17539153.2014.906984
OpenAlexW2088956697
LanguageEN
Citations received16
References cited57

Terrorism is a cultural bricolage and terrorists are inspired by a wide range of political ideologies and stories. In this study of the terrorist attacks that occurred in Norway in 2011, we reveal how the perpetrator was influenced not only by political rhetoric, but also by the cultural script of school shootings. Anders Behring Breivik was socially isolated and lived his life online. He targeted young people in educational contexts and tried to kill as many people as possible. Preparation was extensive, including cultural products distributed online, and notoriety was the primary objective. By revealing such similarities, we challenge widespread distinctions between types of harm

Action (physics · Art · Bricolage · Criminology · Cultural diversity · Cultural issues · Harm · Ideology · Media studies · Political action · Political science · Political violence · Politics · Rhetoric · Sociology · Terrorism · Gun Ownership and Violence Research · Law · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence

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