Terrorism is defined as the planned use of violence or threats of violence intended to induce fear, with the goal of coercing or intimidating governments or societies to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives. The characteristics of terrorism evolve over time, but it has often been associated with the role of men as perpetrators of violence. However, the involvement of women and families in acts of terrorism has gained more attention since the rise of ISIS. The phenomenon of women’s involvement in terrorism challenges the patriarchal tradition that views women’s roles as confined to the domestic or secondary sphere. Women’s participation in terrorism, particularly as suicide bombers, is seen as a rational choice influenced by gender constructs, and this phenomenon also occurs in Indonesia. This study focuses on the motivations of women in terrorist activities, which differ in term of rationalization from those of male terrorists, particularly within the Jamaah Ansharud Daulah (JAD) organization. The issues addressed in this study include the factors that influence women’s motivations to become key actors in terrorism, as well as the evolution and relationship between women and men within the JAD terrorist organization. The involvement of women in the JAD terrorism movement will be analyzed using the concepts of terrorism, theories of agency and structure, and theories of social movements.