extremisms
Views beyond moderation
Extremisms is the plural of extremism, referring to multiple instances or varieties of radical ideological positions.
The plural acknowledges that extreme views come in many forms—political, religious, nationalist: The report catalogued various extremisms threatening democratic institutions.
Both left-wing and right-wing extremisms pose challenges to civil society.
Pursuit of sweeping change
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
- fundamentalismStrict adherence to core tenets
- ultranationalismExtreme supremacist patriotism
- fascismUltranationalist dictatorial political system
totalitarianism · authoritarianism · ideologies · dogmatism · sectarianism · supremacism · zealotry · militancy
Pursuit of sweeping change
- activismDirect effort for reform
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
- intoleranceUnwillingness to accept differences
- hatredIntense hostile aversion
bigotry · supremacism · exclusion · persecution · discrimination · marginalization · tribalism · polarization
Strict adherence to core tenets
- jihadismArmed struggle ideology
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
- theocracyRule by religious authority
- zealotryExcessive devotion to beliefs
sectarianism · cults · radicalization · martyrdom · dogmatism · intolerance · millennialism · proselytism
Intimidation through targeted violence
- militancyCombative advocacy stance
- radicalizationShift toward extreme ideology
- insurgencyArmed uprising against authority
- paramilitarismOrganized armed civilian forces
guerrilla · assassination · bombings · armed · sabotage · martyrdom · vigilantism · insurrection
radicalism
Pursuit of sweeping change
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
- fundamentalismStrict adherence to core tenets
- ultranationalismExtreme supremacist patriotism
fascism · totalitarianism · authoritarianism · ideologies · dogmatism · sectarianism · supremacism · zealotry · militancy · jingoism
radicalism
Pursuit of sweeping change
- activismDirect effort for reform
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
- intoleranceUnwillingness to accept differences
hatred · bigotry · supremacism · exclusion · persecution · discrimination · marginalization · tribalism · polarization · dogmatism
fundamentalism
Strict adherence to core tenets
- jihadismArmed struggle ideology
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
- theocracyRule by religious authority
zealotry · sectarianism · cults · radicalization · martyrdom · dogmatism · intolerance · millennialism · proselytism · orthodoxy
terrorism
Intimidation through targeted violence
- militancyCombative advocacy stance
- radicalizationShift toward extreme ideology
- insurgencyArmed uprising against authority
paramilitarism · guerrilla · assassination · bombings · armed · sabotage · martyrdom · vigilantism · insurrection · guerrilla
extremismscentrism
Middle-ground political stance
moderation · middle ground · political center · bipartisanship · third way
extremismsmoderation
Avoidance of excess
temperance · restraint · open-mindedness · tolerance · reasonableness
extremismsgradualism
Philosophy of incremental change
incrementalism · reformism · pragmatism · compromise · conservatism
- political extremismIdeology at outer fringes
- religious extremismRadical ideology driven by faith
- extremist ideologyBelief system rejecting compromise
- extremist groupsFactions advocating drastic positions
- violent extremismIdeology-driven harm and terror