Seminar 7

Question 1

path to extremism

Answer 1

1. perceived deprivation
2. search for solutions
3. blame others (us vs. them)
4. recruitment through isolation and fear
5. moral commitment to organization
6. stronger us vs. them (ends justify means)

Question 2

multifactor and contextualized approach (four factors)

Answer 2

1. grievances -> feeling marginalized
2. networks -> ties with radicals, peer pressure
3. ideologies -> political narratives that demonize enemies and justify violence
4. enabling environment -> material stuff and ideological support

Question 3

relevant internet characteristics

Answer 3

• super-connected
• non-geographical
• anonymous
• unmoderated
• cheap and easy
• instant/speed

Question 4

internet and radicalization

Answer 4

• connect to targets
• spread information
• provide like minded network
• over-estimate prevalence of views
• attack of mainstream media

Question 5

anti-radicalization policies

Answer 5

1. restrict extremist content, disinformation and hate speech
2. alternative information
3. bolster resilience of internet users (this one works only)

Question 6

why can women use mainstream social media for extremism?

Answer 6

women are not seen as political or hateful

Question 7

goal of extremist women online

Answer 7

serve to legitimize and normalize the movement by using subtle framing

Question 8

motivations to join as women

Answer 8

1. anti-feminist ideology and link with unhappiness
2. simplify a complex world
3. adopted more pro-white and nationalist views

Question 9

how to recruit others

Answer 9

1. networked intimacy -> red pill journey, presented as authentic and relatable
2. stoke fear
3. using coded language
4. different strategies for recruiting men and women -> sisterhood/masculinity narrative