Extremism Flashcards
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extremism
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to violate “common moral standards”, particularly in religion or politics; considered far outside mainstream ideology
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radicalism
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Devoted to altering social structures through revolutionary ways and changing value systems in fundamental ways
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fundamentalism
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- Strict literalism to certain scriptures dogmas or ideologies
- Maintain strong in-group and out-group distinctions. Us vs. Them
- Emphasis on Purity
- Desire to return to a previous ideal from which members have strayed
- Rejection of diversity of opinion as applied to “fundamentals” and their interpretation.
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common characteristics of extremism
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against any and all compromise, entirely sure of their position, advocate and use violence to achieve their ends, intolerant of internal dissent, nationalistic, demonize others,
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where does extremism come from
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Persistent experiences of oppression, insecurity, resentment, loss, and rage