EXTREMISM Flashcards
What is the quote for extremism.
“The opinions that are held with passion are always those for which no good ground exists… Opinions in politics and religion are almost always held passionately.”
(Bertrand Russell, 1872-1970)
Extremism:
Government definition “vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law,individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs”.
Moderate:
Neither extreme left-wing or extreme right-wing
politics, someone in the centre.
Examples of Extremism
Hindu Nationalist violence ,The Ku Klux Klan,(KKK)
Extremism myths
“Islam is the only religion by which people become radicalised” “Religion promotes sexism, racism, and homophobia”
Are Followers of islam taught that Extremism a good thing
Islamic terrorism has only started in 20th and early 21st century but islam has been around since the seventh century.
Does religion promote sexism racism and homophobia
Nearly all religions preach love, compassion, acceptance. Many of the verses or religious sayings used to claim religion’s prejudices, can be interpreted in numerous different ways.
What is the difference between Religion and Politics
Religion contained rules based on belief in God. By contrast, politics is concerned with laws which govern society.
What are the causes of Extremism?
Economic reasons
Social media
Grooming
Marginalisation
Disenchantment with the world
Lack of Religious Education
indoctrination
Another Extremism quote. (WHAT EXTREMISM IS)
“It is not enough to counter violent extremism we need to prevent it and this calls for forms of ‘soft power’ to prevent a threat driven by distorted interpretations of culture, hatred, and ignorance. No one is born a violent extremist – they are made and fueled” (UNESCO, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
Radicalisation:
a process by which an individual or group comes to adopt increasingly extreme political, social, or religious ideals
What is the story of Maysa. (NOT Essential)
She was groomed by a group of young women into becoming a radicalized extremist. A group of women reached out to her on social media after liking a picture of her in a jilbab. They then proceeded to meet with her until finally convincing her to escape to Syria and deceive her parents. They told her she could be free there. However they were trying to law her into joining an extremist group called Isis. Luckily she was stopped by her parents who hid her passport.
