radicalisation
Shift toward extremism
Radicalisation is the process of adopting extreme political, social, or religious views, typically ones that reject mainstream society and may embrace violence.
The term usually carries negative connotations, implying manipulation or indoctrination: Online radicalisation of young men has become a security concern.
Someone who undergoes radicalisation becomes radicalised.
Also spelled radicalization.
Ideology beyond accepted norms
- fundamentalismStrict adherence to core tenets
- terrorismIntimidation through targeted violence
- jihadismArmed struggle ideology
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
fanaticism · militancy · supremacism · separatism · dogma · zealotry · far-right · far-left
Coercive psychological manipulation
- propagandaBiased information for influence
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- recruitmentSeeking new personnel
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
inculcation · manipulation · conditioning · programming · reeducation · deradicalization · echo chamber · preaching
Seeking new personnel
- conversionAct of changing states
- alienationState of being isolated
- marginalizationRelegation to powerless periphery
- grievanceFormal claim of unfairness
disillusionment · polarization · lone wolf · pathway · vulnerability · identity crisis · online forums · social media
extremism
Ideology beyond accepted norms
- fundamentalismStrict adherence to core tenets
- terrorismIntimidation through targeted violence
- jihadismArmed struggle ideology
nationalism · fanaticism · militancy · supremacism · separatism · dogma · zealotry · far-right · far-left · Islamism
brainwashing
Coercive psychological manipulation
- propagandaBiased information for influence
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- recruitmentSeeking new personnel
extremism · inculcation · manipulation · conditioning · programming · reeducation · deradicalization · echo chamber · preaching · persuasion
recruitment
Seeking new personnel
- conversionAct of changing states
- alienationState of being isolated
- marginalizationRelegation to powerless periphery
grievance · disillusionment · polarization · lone wolf · pathway · vulnerability · identity crisis · online forums · social media · cell
radicalisationmoderation
Avoidance of excess
deradicalisation · moderating · centrism · mainstreaming · mellowing
radicalisationreintegration
Restoration to a group
rehabilitation · assimilation · mainstreaming · disengagement · community reintegration
radicalisationopen-mindedness
Acceptance of differing viewpoints
deprogramming · critical thinking · tolerance · pluralism · intellectual humility
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