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Aug 17, 2023 · The Handbook is designed to be, for the foreseeable future, the reference work for all students, researchers, and general readers interested in achieving a comprehensive understanding of left-wing extremism in all its manifestations, subtleties, and dynamics, and bothits current and its potential directions. Chapter “Radical Left Movements in ...
Aug 18, 2023 · In this chapter, we define the concept of left-wing radicalization in relation to extremism and provide an overview of existing research on left-wing radicalization. Drawing on case studies and our own empirical research, we discuss both individual motives for participation in radical left groups and macro-level factors in the political and societal context that impact the growth or demise of ...
Aug 18, 2023 · The basic tenet of the proposed definition sounds banal: left-wing extremism is a left-wing form of political extremism. In the sense of Aristotle’s method of division (Smith 2022 : 7.4), “extremism” is therefore the generic term (genus proprium) and “left” the distinguishing feature (differentia specifica) compared to other variants of extremism.
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Apr 26, 2024 · The government also says the new definition is ‘narrower and more precise’ than the 2011 Prevent definition, which defined extremism as ‘vocal or active opposition to our fundamental British values’. Yet the focus on ideologies could potentially broaden the definition, and there are concerns that, despite reassurances, the definition will be used against legitimate organisations and ...
Jan 29, 2021 · But Americans of all political stripes were stunned and horrified on Jan. 6 when several hundred Trump rallygoers stormed the U.S. Capitol hoping to stop Congress from certifying Biden’s victory. Many of the Capitol rioters were extremists, according to the FBI and federal prosecutors. Some belonged to violent, far-right paramilitary and ...
extremism and radicalism within the (social) sciences. In addition, definitions from state security-related institutions in Germany were also included in the analysis. Towards a Consensus Definition of Extremism While radicalism as a term has been around since at least the 18th century, extremism is of more modern origin.
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agreement on a legal definition of terrorism since 1972 and has yet to do so. 95. A wide range of definitions of extremism and the myriad of terms associated with it (e.g., terrorism, domestic terrorism, violent extremism, homegrown violent extremism, hate crime) have
